NAVIGATION AND
COMMUNICATION
AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
2-18-40
Page
20
Code
01
MARCH 30, 2001
FMS INDICATION ON THE MFD
1 - FMS SOURCE ANNUNCIATION
− Label: FMS for single configuration.
FMS1 or FMS2 for dual configuration.
− Color:
− Magenta: when the source is the on-side FMS.
− Yellow: when the source is the cross-side FMS.
2 - DRIFT ANGLE BUG
− Color:
− Magenta: when the source is the on-side FMS.
− Yellow: when the source is the cross-side FMS.
− The Drift Angle Bug rotates around the compass card, providing
the reading of the airplane tracking.
3 - WAYPOINT SYMBOL
− Label: Waypoint identifier name (Ex: KDVT).
− Color: All Waypoints are white except the TO waypoint.
− Waypoint is displayed as a four pointed star at the geographical
locations, referenced to the current present position, where the
selected transitions of the flight plan occur.
− A maximum of 10 Waypoints can be displayed, including the
FROM waypoint.
− A navigation aid or airport can also be located on the flight plan
at a transition point and is accounted in the maximum allowable
number of Waypoints.
4 - AIRPORT ANNUNCIATION
− Label: APT.
− Color: Cyan.
− Appears when an airport symbol is shown along the route.
5 - NAVAID ANNUNCIATION
− Label: NAV.
− Color: Cyan for single or green for dual configuration.
− Appears when a navaid symbol is shown along the route.
6 - DESIGNATOR RANGE AND BEARING READOUT
− Color: Cyan.
− The range readout indicates the distance between the airplane
and the Designator Symbol.
− The bearing readout bearing location of the Designator Symbol
related to the airplane position.
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