The approach segment begins with ATC directing a descent to 4,000' and then giving vectors to the ILS at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International. Doug shares his practice of reducing manifold pressure as they decrease their altitude. Watch Doug stress the importance of monitoring cross-track error and the OBS indicator as they anticipate joining the final approach course. Doug suggests setting up the ILS in NAV 2 for a "belts and suspenders" tactic. They review their Jeppesen plates for an estimated time to the MAP and then focus on the landing. But did they ever get instructed to switch over to the tower frequency?

View from the pilot in training. What I learned...

"Two big lessons from this segment of the flight; first, use the cross track error feature for situational awareness during the approach. Second, note that you will gain an inch of manifold pressure for every one-thousand feet of altitude lost, so plan your power settings during descents accordingly."

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