PMDG 737NGX - Page 111

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TUTORIAL #2
For Simulator Use Only DO NOT DUPLICATE 27FEB15 RTM
Watch the path deviation indicator – it’ll initially climb, but then
once you pass the T/D point, it’ll start converging again as you
approach the path. After a few miles the plane will intercept the
normal path.
Another variant of this technique is to go to V/S mode and very
slowly roll the wheel up, gradually increasing the descent rate by
100FPM per click. Once on the VNAV path, reengage VNAV
mode. If done right, this technique results in a nearly
imperceptible onset of the descent.
 Once established in the normal VNAV PTH descent with ARM
showing in the thrust mode field, press F1 to make sure your
throttles are at true idle.
Let’s now start configuring the systems for the approach.
 Press INIT REF on the captain’s CDU, which will take us to the
APPROACH REF page.
 As we did earlier, type 131.5 lbs (59.6 kg) into LSK 1L to reflect
our actual landing weight.
 Press LSK 3R twice to input the flaps 40 VREF. It should be
around 135 +/- 1 knot or so depending on your exact weight.
 Press the DES button, then LSK 6L to get to the DES
FORECASTS page.
 Enter FL120 for the transition level at LSK 1L.
LOWI’s transition altitude is 11000 feet, so add 1000 and we get
FL120.
 Verify the MINS knob is still set to BARO and dial in 3700 feet,
which is the minimum descent altitude for the Runway 8 circling
procedure.
Now move to the radios.
 Tune NAV 1’s active field to the OEV localizer frequency, 111.10.
 Tune NAV 1’s standby field to the OEJ localizer frequency,
109.70.