XwolfhoundX Posted February 28, 2013 Report Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) I'm having trouble using the FMS of the default 747-400 that comes with X-plane 10. Can anyone teach me how to use it properly?, I have been trying to figure it out for awhile. So far I have managed to input VOR, APT, FIX codes but I can't seem to get the plane to follow the defined routes. I have heard that you need to switch the NAV selector knob to GPS but I can't find that knob in the cockpit. Thanks alot EDIT: This website does help http://home.earthlink.net/~x-plane/FAQ-Using-FMS.html, but in a limited way as the layout of the FMS is different from the one in the mentioned aircraft. I do appreciate if anyone can provide help for the 747-400 FMS, thanks again. Edited March 1, 2013 by XwolfhoundX Quote
howardthepilot1999 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Posted March 1, 2013 On the left of captain's seat, left of PFD. Quote
XwolfhoundX Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Posted March 1, 2013 On the left of captain's seat, left of PFD.I can see a NAV knob there, but I don't really understand as to what FMC L, FMC R, CDU, CDU C means. Quote
Benedikt S. Posted March 1, 2013 Report Posted March 1, 2013 Hello! It looks, like you are new in X-Plane! Look this Tutorial Quote
APUtech Posted August 13, 2013 Report Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) *Is* there a visible/functional "GPS" selector switch on the default X-Plane 10.2x 747-400 panel? I can't seem to locate it, despite my efforts to. APUtech edit: Perhaps a picture of its whereabouts? Edited August 13, 2013 by APUtech Quote
BWolf7 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Posted August 13, 2013 *Is* there a visible/functional "GPS" selector switch on the default X-Plane 10.2x 747-400 panel? I can't seem to locate it, despite my efforts to. APUtech edit: Perhaps a picture of its whereabouts? The FMC (Flight Management Computer) selector. Quote
APUtech Posted August 13, 2013 Report Posted August 13, 2013 Thank you, BWolf7. Since clicking and dragging the 2nd knob through its positions did not show an actual "GPS" tag, I assume the "FMC" selection is the GPS-equivalent position? APUtech Quote
BWolf7 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Posted August 13, 2013 Thank you, BWolf7. Since clicking and dragging the 2nd knob through its positions did not show an actual "GPS" tag, I assume the "FMC" selection is the GPS-equivalent position? APUtechYes. The LNAV will track any waypoints you add in to the flight management computer. Quote
APUtech Posted August 13, 2013 Report Posted August 13, 2013 Understood; thank you (again). Your help is appreciated--I just successfully filed a short hop frm KSAN to KPHX on the 747-400's FMC. APUtech Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.