RJ unable to intercept the localizer
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So far, I conducted six full flights in the RJ, 5 of which were ILS approches. 2 out of those did not require the HDG HOLD mode to intercept the localize and the aircraft nicely captured.
Twice, however, the procedure required the use of HDG HOLD and I flew on both occasions a nice and shallow (less than 45-degree) intercept angle. On both occasions, I enabled the VOR LOC mode in advance. On both occasions, as soon as the localizer came alive, the aircraft turned in the exact opposit direction, away from the localizer. A manual landing was eventually required.
This renders ILS approaches requiring HDG intercept unreliable. I will conduct further tests and feed back.
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I've never had this issue in the RJ, but I've seen this issue reported from another person lately, and also just realized I'm not on the most current version. I will say two things for now: First, are you sure the correct course is dialed in? If you accidentally dialed in the reciprocal/outbound course, this is the behavior I'd expect to see. But also, I think everything I've read (not a real world pilot) is that it's best to intercept a VOR or localizer at 30 degrees or less. Someone will likely correct me on this if I'm mistaken.
Having said all that, I'm updating to 0.1.5 right now and I'll give it a whirl on a few locs and report back.
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I've done 4 out of 4 successful LOC captures now, at KAST Astoria, transitioning from heading hold on all 4. In addition to what I suggested above, I wonder if either navdata or the inclusion of a 3rd party GPS product in your community folder might be causing a conflict. One that that's caused me issues a few times is the PMS50 GTN 750 -- if you have this or any other 3rd party GPS installed, try uninstalling them and see if you still have the same problem.
Another one I've seen recently was someone who accidentally had two different versions of navigraph navdata, because he had mistakenly copied the 2020 version into 2024 -- so another avenue to investigate.
I'd hate to for you to give up on the RJ, it's a great plane.
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Thank you for your input.
Courses were set correctly, on both sides. Frequencies too. No 3rd party GPS instaled. Navdata is fine, installed via Navigraph.
And also, ILS approaches work fine when no HDG intercept takes place. I only encountered this issue when intercepting using HDG mode was required. On one occasion the intercept HDG was 40 degrees, another time 35 or so - but even if it was 45, even 50, the aircraft should at least attempt to capture, not turn away from the needle.
I am not going to give up on the RJ, and I agree it's overall an enjoyable addon, but this needs to be investigated and eventually addressed.
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I am about to do a flight to Calgary where I first encountered this issue. The approach will require a similar HDG intercept so I can test and report back.
@kityatyi How did that Calgary approach go? And if the loc didn't work, what runway -- I'll try that one.