0.00.110 PMDG 737NGX
TUTORIAL #2
27FEB15 RTM DO NOT DUPLICATE For Simulator Use Only
DESCENT
Just before we reach our T/D point, we’ll use a trick that helps lessen the
uncomfortable negative g acceleration forces on the passengers that can
result from immediately going into the full rate descent.
Pull your physical joystick throttle back to idle.
Roll the MCP ALTITUDE window down to 9500.
On the captain’s CDU, press the DES button to bring up our
DESCENT page.
At around 5 miles or so from T/D, press the DES NOW button at
LSK 6R and then press the illuminated EXEC light.
DES NOW mode starts the plane down at a shallow 1000FPM
until it intercepts the VNAV path. Going from 0 to 1000FPM is far
less noticeable to the passengers than quickly going from 0 to
3000FPM is. DES NOW is also what you would press if ATC
gave you a descent clearance prior to your T/D. (assuming they
don’t need a particular rate of descent)
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