A321 ILS approach

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   Hi

I seem to be having a problem with ILS approaches and in the A321 Jetliner.  When intercepting the localiser I enable approach by selecting APR, but the aircraft does not descend correctly resulting in the aircraft being below the glidepath.  I have tried following the tutorial flight to Zurich to the letter and although the aircraft lines up with the runway in LOC mode, it does not follow the correct glidepath in APR.

The default FSX A321 aircraft flys the approach flawlessly but teh JF A321 doesn't.

Anybody have any ideas what I am doing wrong?  I have tried flying the ILS approach into multiple airports, all with the same result.

Many thanks

Mark.

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merlynuk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote merlynuk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: A321 ILS approach Posted: 18 Aug 2012 at 1:16pm
	Hi I seem to be having a problem with ILS approaches and in the A321 Jetliner. When intercepting the localiser I enable approach by selecting APR, but the aircraft does not descend correctly resulting in the aircraft being below the glidepath. I have tried following the tutorial flight to Zurich to the letter and although the aircraft lines up with the runway in LOC mode, it does not follow the correct glidepath in APR. The default FSX A321 aircraft flys the approach flawlessly but teh JF A321 doesn't. Anybody have any ideas what I am doing wrong? I have tried flying the ILS approach into multiple airports, all with the same result. Many thanks Mark.

johnep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P1 Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Location: Ely/Cambridge Points: 790	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 10:24am
	I had exactly the same problem with the JF A320. Sailed over Zurich airport at 6,500'. Tried several times and finally gave up. Might download again to see if improved. johnep

goaround737 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 01 Nov 2012 Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote goaround737 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 2012 at 10:12am
	I get the same thing, contacted support but no response as yet.

hifly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Hastings UK Points: 1012	Post Options Post Reply Quote hifly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2012 at 10:22pm
	Me too, getting LOC but on APP does not hold altitudes. This seems to have occured only after I downloaded extra liveries.
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smurphy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: west bromwich Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote smurphy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 8:16pm
	I have found out if you got head wind the aircraft goes below the glidepath if the MCDU (Multifunction Control Display Unit)say speed 161 and the wind is 179 mag @15 i fly at 180 and it follows the glidepath
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johnep Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P1 Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Location: Ely/Cambridge Points: 790	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnep Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2013 at 7:12am
	I downloaded the special offer A321 over Christmas. Graet plane and now realised have to use the CRS button got a perfect ILS approach to Minneapolis. Then spoilt it by forgetting to switch to manual throttle on final and motored down the rnwy at 150mph, overrunning end. Fortunately saved when intercepting localiser, so will try again. johnep

hifly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Hastings UK Points: 1012	Post Options Post Reply Quote hifly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2013 at 1:36pm
	You have to set the CRS to the magnetic heading of the runway and capture the glideslope from underneath. I had the same problem only after I'd downloaded extra liveries so I uninstalled the extras, re-downloaded and the problem, so far seems to have been resolved. I've always found all Airbuses big and small to wallow about in turns and descending. Is this an Airbus thing or is it just me?
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jmorvay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Location: United States Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote jmorvay Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 11:45am
	Personally, I follow a process when landing at an airport. Regardless of whether I use ATC or not for my flights, I typically begin procedures, starting with ILS frequencies as well as course heading. Once those are set, I follow the GPS closely and watch for my position in relation to the "feathers". Once I near the optimum point, I switch on APPR and watch as the aircraft slowly course corrects to line up with the runway. Once that has happened, I drop flaps and reduce speed. By this time, my radio has already picked up the ILS radio frequency so it will just glide along it's merry little way. For those who use GPS for their flights, it has always been standard practice to switch to NAV prior to approach patterns, reason being that you need to set your NAV1 radio to the ILS as well as allowing the aircraft to turn when it needs to. I know my explanation is a bit basic but I rarely ever have issues with overshooting the glide path and when I do, it is usually the airport, not the aircraft. I fly with a bunch of 3rd party airports and not all of them are perfect.