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= How to use it = | = How to use it = | ||
When you are about 15 or 20 miles from your destination, tune Comm1 to an available ATC frequency (you can find them at ''Menu/Location/Airfield information'' or at the {{key press|F12}} dialog).<br /> | |||
Press the {{key press|>}} key to see the PAR instrument (you can open as many as you want). Verify the airport and runway destination.<br /> | |||
On the screen you should see not only your plane but all the flying MP/AI in range. Adjust Zoom if necessary.<br /> | |||
Click the {{key press|GCA}} button to request GCA assistance.<br /> | |||
You will hear the GCA's answer ''"<callsign>, this will be a PAR approach to <airport> runway <rwy>."''<br /> | |||
Now, as you do not want to cheat, you should click the {{key press|hide}} button. (Remember: this PAR is a ground instrument, not a flying one).<br /> | |||
But not worry, once you have landed (or anytime, indeed) you can press the {{key press|>}} key again to visualize and analyze your plotted trajectory. <br /> | |||
Depending on your position and altitude, the GCA will give you a vector towards the base leg or towards the final one. Also will instruct to climb or descend if necessary.<br /> | |||
Follow closely those instructions making standard turns first, and half standard ones when indicated. | |||
Adopt about 90 to 110 kts IAS until you hear ''"Begin descent"'', and configure a "final" atitude then.<br /> | |||
If you are adviced ''"<Well/Slightly> <left/right> of course."'' then make "S" turns to fix that. Little ones if "Slightly", big ones if "Well".<br /> | |||
Correct your vertical speed if you hear ''"<Above/Below> glidepath."'' | |||
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