Landing with GPS

[mynameisbob]

I was flying the big aircraft (the Boeings) and realized that they have extensive GPS capablities.

I saw that it had an option to select a certain runway, etc.

That got me to thinking, is it possible with FS2004 to land an airplane soley with GPS?

[garymbuska]

There are what are called GPS approaches and you should be able to do that in FS but to actually land using just that I rather doubt it. That would almost be a autoland which is something FS9 does not have.
But what the heck give it the old collage go just make sure you last will & testament is in order before hand

[mynameisbob]

What exactly is a GPS approach, and how does it differ from an ILS approach?  Thanks.

[wji]

FS9's GPS PROC gives one the lateral nav (route) but not vertical. Descent must be controlled by the crew (you)
bill

[Jared]

IF you manipulate the altitude very carefully on the autopilot it is possible to make a near perfect approach never actually hand-flying the aircraft persay...

though this is not the recommended method of transportation, t is possible...with a little work on our part...:-)

[Sobby]

When I do the GPS approach I go to autopilot approach 20nm away from the Airport (in a big jet) and 60nm in a military fight, I slow to 160Knots flaps down and go to 1000FT when I see the runway I control the speed and Alt for a perfect landing