Why is the HSI doing that? Flying IFR with the new panel.

I went flying in my Cessna 182 Skylane from SQL to SMX in some clouds with the new panel:
* Garmin G500 TXi PFD/MFD
* GFC 500 autopilot
* GTN 750 navigator
* EDM 900 engine monitor
Did you catch where I went wrong on setting up the approach? I had never flown a Localizer BC approach, much less with this panel, so good that I practiced it in VMC!
My friend is pretty excited about her first time in the clouds too!

[@FlyingLessons]

Reviewing this video some in hindsight and now as a CFII, a few things jump out at me:
* LOC BC procedures are a gap in training. They are rare but they exist (at least in California) and it's easy to get lulled into false sense or security that an HSI will not reverse sense. It absolutely will.
* It's important important to test / familiarize yourself with new avionics in good conditions before trying things in "hard IFR." Imagine flying that approach in actual IMC!
* Flying approaches in VMC even without a view-limiting device is still valuable even if they can't be logged. I believe seeing what's happening helps you construct greater situational awareness that helps you when you are in IMC.

[@TheCapTan]

Awesome panel!

[@FlyingLessons]

Thanks! Loving it so far!

[@TheCapTan]

I’ve been shopping for either a 182 or Dakota. I want a gfc 500 for sure. Trained with the 700 and they track really well.