FMS Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when the navigation database is switched mid-flight?
A
All entered data including flight plan, and secondary flight plan is deleted.
2
Q
What is the cost index range in the FMS? What does each end indicate?
A
- 0-999
- O is Max range
- 999 is min time
3
Q
What happens if V2 is not entered in the FMS during set up?
A
- SRS does not engage
- V/S mode engages after take off
- aircraft’s present speed is the targeted speed
4
Q
When should a TOGA takeoff be performed?
A
- Contaminated runway
- when windshear is assumed in the airport vicinity
- When the departure path has an obstacle
- Whenever the flight crew deems it necessary
5
Q
What pages of the MCDU should the pilots have displayed on their respective sides?
A
- PF has PERF page
- PM has FPLN page
6
Q
Within how many miles of passing a waypoint does automatic flight plan sequencing take place?
A
5nm
7
Q
What offset angle does the FMGS calculate to intercept a course?
A
30°
8
Q
How can a navigation accuracy check be completed on the FMS?
A
- Tune, a VOR/DME station into the RAD NAV page and note the DME distance on the ND
- enter the same station into the BRG/DIST TO field in the PROG page
- if the distance is within 3 miles nav accuracy is considered reliable for navigation
9
Q
How is a hold in the current position entered into the FMS FPLN page?
A
- Select L1 (from waypoint)
- Select HOLD
