PRIMUSr 1000 Integrated Avionics System
A28--1146--112--00
8-17
Modes of Operation
BACK COURSE (BC) MODE
The BC mode automatically intercepts, captures, and tracks the back
course localizer signal, as shown in figure 8--15. When flying a back
courselocalizerapproach,glideslopecaptureisautomaticallyinhibited.
The BC mode is set up and flown similar to a front course localizer
approach. The BC procedure is described in table 8--5.
Back Course Mode Intercept Plan View
Figure 8--15
Step Procedure
1 Couple either the pilot’s or copilot’s flight director to the
autopilot using the CPL button on the GC.
2 Tune the coupled side navigation receiver to the published
front course localizer frequency for the runway in use.
3 Set the course pointer on the coupled side HSI for the
inbound published localizer course.
4 Set the heading bug to the course intercept heading.
5 Push the NAV on the coupled side DC.
Back Course Flight Procedure
Table 8--5 (cont)