Localizer inner and outer markers.

[cbretana]

I have a VAL NAV 2000 wired into my HDX display. When I cross over the outer and/or inner markers, should I be getting some indication on my display? Or do I need to install an additional light on the Panel hooked up to an output ssignal from the NAV2K or tHe HDX?

 

[Carl_Froehlich]

Your Val Nav 2000 does not have a Marker Beacon receiver. If you really want one (few people do anymore) you will need to buy one, add a Marker Beacon antenna, indicator lights and wire the audio to your audio panel. The other option is to replace your audio panel with one that has a Marker Beacon receiver built in.

Carl

 

[cbretana]

So then does that mean that with my equipment, the only way to know when you are at the FAF, or the MAP, on a localizer approach when these points are defined by narker beacons and DMEs is using GPS DME?
And that would be FAA legal because although the Dynon GPS 2020 is not a certified GPS navigator it is okay to use it for DME?

 

[kurtfly]

I would guess NO- the GPS 2020 is not a legal GPS position source for IFR navigation. You need to have a IFR navigator, like GNS430 or IFD 540, etc....

 

[cbretana]

I thought you were okay to use it for DME but not for position.

 

[skysailor]

A certified IFR navigator is required.