Many pilots mistakenly believe they must "activate the approach" in their GPS navigator, even when already correctly set up, stemming from a misunderstanding of the "LOAD" vs. "ACTIVATE" options. The ...
Does that APR, or approach mode key, on your autopilot somehow activate a GPS receiver so it can fly an approach? The answer is no, it doesn't. And if you're confused about that, you're not alone. And ...