Join us in the cockpit as we demystify the process of programming the Flight Management Computer (FMC) in the Boeing 737. Whether you’re a flight simulation enthusiast, a student pilot, or an aviation enthusiast, understanding how to input your flight plan into the FMC is essential.
Key Topics Covered:
- FMC Basics: Learn about the FMC’s purpose, components, and navigation database.
- Creating a Route: Step-by-step guide on entering your departure, waypoints, airways, and arrival.
- SID and STAR Procedures: Understand how to input Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs).
- Performance Data: Set up takeoff speeds, cruise altitude, and other performance parameters.
- Route Verification: Verify your route on the navigation display and legs page.
0:00 Introduction
0:12 Flight plan
0:21 Loading flight management computer (FMC)
1:05 Route verification by stepping through route
1:50 Geopath
2:43 Conclusion
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Software
Microsoft Flight Simulator: https://www.flightsimulator.com
PMDG 737-800: https://pmdg.com/msfs/
