FMS Training Flashcards
1
Q
Name a few of the system components that make up the FMS
A
- Navigation system management
- Pilot Data Storage
- Fuel Management Monitoring
- Lateral Guidance and Steering
- Vertical Guidance
- Navigation Database
- Flight Planning
2
Q
Describe the navigation management system
A
- A centralized control and master computer system.
- An FMS may be installed as a GPS or GNSS only or multi-sensor systems
3
Q
What is required for installation of an FMS?
A
Digital Air Data
- Baro-corrected altitude and true airspeed
- heading input
4
Q
Name long range navigation sensor through which data from external sensors can be received.
A
GNSS, GPS and Loran C.
5
Q
Is the DME device a long range or short range device and what is the scanning radius.
A
Considered a short range sensor and DME stations within 300nm of the aircraft are scanned.
