Approach procedures in a retract

[noahfong]

Well, like most people, I never got any instrument training in a high performance or complex aircraft as part of my IR, which is why I'm exploring it now. I'll try out your procedure.

Thanks for being open to trying it. Be sure to plan any descent to the FAF so that you have at least a mile of level flight to slow down. Have fun!

 

[sferguson524]

I did my entire IR training in a 172RG, on an ILS, the gear was coming down at GS intercept. On a VOR approach, it was coming down when I was inbound after the PT.

 

[petrolero]

I was taught gear and flaps (well ok full GUMPS) two miles before FAF or GS one dot above. That way you're not changing config while beginning descent. You'd do it earlier in faster planes but this is the dope for mine.