FMS Flashcards
When the FMS powers on, the CDU defaults to the ____ page.
INIT.
T or F: normally, during FMS startup, the aircraft position is accurate and no changes are required.
True.
T or F: SIDs and STARs are entered using the FPL MENU page on the FMS.
True.
T or F: if NO LINK is indicated after a vector leg, it can be deleted; otherwise, it should be line-selected to stop it from flashing.
True.
The FPL pages on the FMS includes which viewing options?
Normal, compressed, clearance.
T or F: the clearance view on the FMS most closely represents the company release and should be used during the data verification phase by both pilots.
True.
T or F: inputs to the FPL summary page on the FMS are mandatory.
False.
T or F: the total passenger weight in the FMS is automatically displayed using the average weight per person.
True.
T or F: if you enter passenger and cargo weight into the FMS (regardless of current CLP procedures), the ZFW and GROSS WT are automatically calculated.
True.
T or F: both pilots will display FMS NAV page 1 for takeoff.
True.
Both pilots will display ____ on the FMS for takeoff.
NAV 1.
T or F: both pilots will display FMS DATA page 2 for takeoff.
False.
T or F: in order to get the most accurate position during initialization, the pilots must manually inout the current latitude and longitude on the INIT page each time the FMS is powered up.
False.
T or F: the FMS does not have any thrust limit functions.
True.
T or F: to fly directly to a waypoint on the FMS, pilots start by selecting the DTO key.
True.
The ____ key on the FMS is the starting procedures when cleared directly to a waypoint.
DTO.
T or F: to enter an off-route waypoint into the FMS, pilots use the free text option on the DTO page.
True.
T or F: when deleting a waypoint from the FMS, the FMS will automatically select a direct route to the next waypoint to fill in the gap.
False.
To enter and edit holding maneuvers in the FMS, first select the MNVR prompt from the ____ page.
NAV.
To enter a new hold in the FMS, pilots should begin by specifying a different waypoint in the ____ field.
FIX.
T or F: to enter a new hold into the FMS, pilots should begin by specifying a different waypoint in the FIX field.
True.
T or F: only one hold can be entered into the flight route on the FMS.
False.
With regard to building a hold in the FMS, the turn direction can be swapped by the ____ key.
The +/- key.
How do pilots remove a hold in the FMS after it has been armed but before it has been activated?
- disarm hold prompt; 2. select the hold line on the FPL page and use the delete function.
T or F: pressing the DISARM hold on the FMS after a hold has been armed will delete it.
True.
T or F: pilots can delete a hold in the FMS by selecting the (HOLD) line of the FPL page and using the DEL function on the LSK 1R.
True.
T or F: pilots cannot delete a hold in the FMS after it has been armed, but can only select another hold.
False.
T or F: pilots can delete a hold in the FMS after it has been armed.
True.
When holding using the FMS, pilots can exit a hold at any time by ____.
Selecting the PROCEED prompt.
T or F: to utilize VNAV with the FMS, at least one vertical waypoint must be defined.
True.
