Approach mode- when should you use it? ⬇️ 1️⃣ WHEN you are cleared for the approach. Why not before? When an approach is activated (when using a GPS), EVERYTHING before the approach in your flight plan is thrown out. The airplane will go direct to the first fix on your programmed approach. Prematurely activating Approach Mode can be a pain in the 🍑, especially in IMC. ✌🏼After you are cleared, make sure you are AT or BELOW glideslope. If you are below glideslope while Approach is armed, the air