FMS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the order of priority for sources for FMS Navigation?
A
GPS
DME/DME
VOR/DME
IRS
2
Q
How long is the nav database valid for?
A
28 days
3
Q
When is the flight plan considered closed?
A
When the last way point is the destination
4
Q
If all data is lost from the sensors, what does the FMS do?
A
It goes into DR (Dead Reckoning) mode, using AHRS/IRS, using airspeed, heading and wind data.
5
Q
What data base would a pilot determined waypoint be stored in?
A
Custom database
6
Q
What is used to input data into the FMS?
A
CDU
7
Q
The MCP / FMS drives Lat Nav
A
*
8
Q
Do the AHRS and the IRS have the same power source?
A
Yes
9
Q
How many flight plans can be stored?
A
Up to 200
