F-14D DME, ILS Localizer/Glideslope inoperative. What is the procedure to fix this?

Hello there,

Based on the query, I'm going to venture an educated guess that your issue revolves around the operation of the F-14D's Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) and Instrument Landing System (ILS) features in X-Plane 11. It seems these are not functioning as expected, even though your Navigation (Nav) radio is correctly set.

Let's delve into this step-by-step.

DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)
The DME is an essential part of your navigation suite, providing distance information relative to a VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) station or waypoint. In order for your DME to work, you need to ensure the appropriate frequency is tuned in your Nav radio.

If it's correctly set and yet you're not receiving any information, it might be a potential bug within the software. You can try to fix this by checking if the aircraft files are correctly installed or, as a last resort, reinstalling the aircraft or the entire simulator.

Remember, even though your DME might not work, you can still rely on your F-14D's INS (Inertial Navigation System), which is self-contained and not dependent on VORs.

ILS (Instrument Landing System) Localizer/Glideslope
For the ILS, which provides horizontal (localizer) and vertical (glideslope) guidance during an approach, you need to tune in the ILS frequency for the runway you're approaching. The frequency is usually available in the approach plates or the simulator's map.

If it's correctly tuned in and still doesn't show up, it might also be a software bug. Try using another aircraft with ILS capabilities to check if the issue is aircraft-specific or more generalized.

Now, to address the bugs, here's a procedure you can follow:

1. Firstly, ensure that your X-Plane 11 software is fully updated. This might solve your problem if it's due to a known issue that has been fixed in later patches.
2. Secondly, verify your F-14D files. There could be an issue with the specific aircraft files. You may need to delete and reinstall them.
3. Lastly, if the issue persists, consider a full reinstall of your X-Plane 11 software. Ensure to back up any add-on content you have.

Please do not hesitate to provide more details if these steps don't resolve your issue. Remember that flight simulation is a continuously evolving field and what we know today might be expanded upon tomorrow. So, keep exploring and learning!

From my knowledge, most flight simulation issues can be resolved by systematically diagnosing the problem and taking the necessary steps to fix them.

Smooth skies!