Here’s a concise, step‑by‑step recap of “Instrument Flight Training – ILS Approach (Taught by CFII)” (≈35 min):
Lesson Objectives & Overview
CFII Trent Dyrsmid outlines today’s goals: brush up on RNAV arrivals, practice a go‑around/missed‑approach, then fly a precision ILS approach top‑to‑bottom in MSFS’s G1000.
Flight Plan & Pre‑Approach Setup
Load the RNAV arrival into the G1000’s flight plan.
Tune the nav radios for both the RNAV waypoint and the target ILS (localizer + glideslope) frequency.
Brief the approach: review altitudes, inbound courses, decision altitude (DA) and missed‑approach procedure.
RNAV Arrival Segment
Fly the RNAV approach leg, intercepting the final waypoint.
Maintain altitude and track the GPS‑guided course.
Call out each step: “intercept final, prepare for DA/MAP.”
Executing the Missed Approach
At the RNAV DA, with runway environment not in sight, advance power and pitch for climb‑out.
Switch nav source from GPS back to NAV1/GPS‑backup.
Follow the published missed‑approach heading and climb to the initial hold altitude.
ILS Approach Brief & Setup
Re‑brief the ILS: inbound course, glideslope intercept altitude, DA and MAP hold point.
Program the ILS frequency into NAV1, set the OBS/course bug to the published inbound heading, and arm the approach mode on the autopilot.
Localizer Intercept & Capture
From a vector or offset entry, fly a 30° intercept to the localizer centerline.
Once captured, the CDI snaps to center—engage nav‑mode on the autopilot (or manually track the needle).
Glideslope Capture & Descent
As you cross the glideslope intercept altitude, allow the glideslope needle to center—engage approach mode to couple vertical guidance.
Fly a stabilized 3° descent: monitor vertical speed (~600 ft/min), call out key altitudes (e.g., “1,000 ft to DA”).
Decision Altitude (DA) & Landing or Go‑Around
At DA (e.g. 200 ft AGL), look for runway cues.
If runway’s in sight, disconnect autopilot and hand‑fly a stabilized flare and touchdown.
If not, initiate a missed approach: full power, pitch for climb, retract flaps per procedure, and navigate back to the ILS holding fix.
Debrief & Common Pitfalls
Trent highlights frequent student errors: late freq tuning, unstable intercept angles, bouncing around DA instead of flying crisp “fly‑or‑go” decision calls.
Emphasizes the importance of a solid brief and a stabilized‑approach mindset.
Next‑Steps Practice
Practice RNAV→missed→ILS flows until they feel seamless.
Try hand‑flying without autopilot to nail stick‑and‑rudder coordination on the glideslope.
Use a secondary app (ForeFlight, Avidyne) for cross‑checks in a real‑world IFR cockpit.
That’s the core of flying a textbook ILS in the sim under a CFII’s guidance—brief it, set it up, fly it clean, and decide confidently at DA.
