SPZ--8000 Digital Integrated Flight Control System
A28--1146--055
REV 2
5-13
Multifunction Display (MFD) System
MFD PLAN Mode
The MFD PLAN format, shown in Figure 5--8, has a north--up
orientation where the aircraft is positioned with respect to the NAV
route. The aircraft progresses along the route, while the maximum
range is shown by a circle around the outer perimeter.
MFD PLAN Mode Display
Figure 5--8
The north--up orientation enhances the flight planning function and
clarifies the aircraft relationship to the programmed route. In this display
the designator is homed to the TO waypoint and both are displayed in
the center of the range ring.
The aircraft symbol is plotted at present position (if present position is
on the display) and it is oriented with respect to heading.
If the designator is moved from the TO waypoint, the designator symbol
remains in the center of the display and the designator distance/course
annunciator in the upper left corner indicates distance/course from the
waypoint. The designator remains in the center during SKP button and
joystick operations. However , the primary use of the joystick with the
PLAN mode is to position the viewing circle to allow the desired portion
of the flight plan to be displayed.
Weather is not displayed in the PLAN mode so range is always
controlled from the MFD controller . Operations and annunciators in the
PLAN mode are the same as for MAP mode.
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