I must admit, I stared at that screenshot for a minute or so and failed to understand it. Perhaps it's because I was expecting an ILS display. I'll have to look at it again in the morning.

The aircraft appears not so much to be on the approach as flying away across the sea.

Thanks for posting it, though.

Another excellent idea. Perhaps a reasonable size indicator, accommodated somewhere on the map screen so the map can also be seen (e.g. Semi-transparent indicator overlay) with an E-DME readout below.

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DurhamTeaseAirport

I would simply prefer it to look like the current glideslope and localiser you get on standalone instruments. I'm used to that

Yes, to SD !

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DurhamTeaseAirport

Many thanks for the above depiction in Pocket FMS. Obviously there are other options. One is the addition of the Horizontal navigation in the top screen of SD and vertical navigation profile in the lower screen. A second and possibly a much better option is to fly within the centre of consecutive squares that appear in the top big screen (ala MS flight simulator). Theae squares lead you down to the runway. This will act as a guidance system for both vertical and horizontal navigation all in one screen which will simplify e-ILS flying a lot. To remain on the correct glide path, you only need to stay in the middle of these squares that will ultimately lead you down to the runway.The e-DME (from the runway threshold) can then be depicted in big semitransparent numbers below and corresponding to each e-ILS square. And Voila, eyes on one screen, the best of both worlds. SD may even be able to have a copy right to the terms E-ILS and E-DME. (Sorry Garmin I did not mean to say that you are now outdated or any thing like that..and you will be able to use the terms with permission and after paying the appropriate fee!)

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DurhamTeaseAirport

Here is a screenshot. Basically it creates a magenta line and as you fly the line, the mile boxes vanish as you pass each point. You can add these to pretty much any runway. This is runway 7 to Blackpool that doesnt have an ILS. You just select the runway and then press another button that adds the approach line and the numbers.



http://dl.dropbox.com/u/151074/pocketfms.PNG



I hope this helps.



Stuart






Beech Bonanza A36 Based at Blackpool

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Just noted the above request from Tim Dawson. Do you think anyone can oblige? This indicates to me that the SkyDemon Team mean business. I do not use PFMS, but would be grateful if someone could oblige.

It appears that the SD team may be wanting to work on introducing these valuable additions, perhaps soon. I wish them luck and re-iterate my offer to try the prototype.

Runways

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DurhamTeaseAirport

How about posting a screenshot of the way PocketFMS presents this pseudo-ILS and DME?

E-ILS and an E-DME. An absolutely good idea. I am willing to try the prototype any time. There will be two of us in the AC. My companion can have as many as 15000 hours flying, just about enough to give a valid opinion about it.

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DurhamTeaseAirport

I like it an e-DME as well as a e-ILS could come in awfully handy.