KLM MD-11 - ND Flight Plan Symbology (Sheet 4)

MD-11 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Instrumentation and Navigation -
Controls and Displays
Inst.30.14
ND Flight Plan Symbology (Sheet 4)
LB1-3-0318
U.S.
SELECTED
EXPLANATION
Intercept From Below
FMS predicted lateral path point where the
aircraft will rejoin the FMS descent profile
when below path. Data is displayed in
magenta.
Intercept From Above
Altitude Intercept
Lateral path point where the FMS predicts
that the aircraft next reaches the corresponding
altitude entered into the MDCU
Pole Display
When the FMC determined north or south
latitude of the aircraft is within ND range
selection distance from the pole, the north
or south pole is displayed on the ND as a
filled cyan circle with the label POLE.
FMS predicted lateral path point where the
aircraft will rejoin the FMS descent profile
when above path. Data is displayed in
magenta. With speed brake extended, data
is displayed in white.
Top of Climb
Flight level and a circle symbol represent the
lateral path point along the flight path plan
the FMS predicts the airplane will level off
at the requested cruise level.
Step Climb
The symbol is displayed in magenta and
represents the lateral path point where the
FMS predicts a step climb will begin.
POLE
FL320
12500
I/P
October 02, 2006