Question regarding Display Control Panel Layout

[jkieffer1957]

I am still a novice with regards to commanding the SAAB 340. I went on a flight and could not figure out how to get the aircraft into Nav mode. So I did a little reading in the Systems Manual provided with the aircraft. On page 202 of the systems manual it Identifies all the DCP knobs and their functions. While reading down under DTA (De-clutter Data) pushbutton it identifies and explains the Select, a Rotary Switch for selecting the navigation sources. I've looked all over on the DCP but can not figure out where the Select Rotary Switch is located. Can someone please tell me where this switch is located or how I go about selecting between the different navigation sources.

 

Regards

Jim Kieffer

Greenville NC

[ryanbatc]

I don't think it's rotary.....  unless I'm thinking of something else.  I'm thinking of the NAV L and R push buttons on the front below the windscreen....  That allows the A/P to follow NAV1 or 2.... which is really nice for /A flying btw, and online!

 

Otherwise I think you can change the EHSI from arc to full compass with the rotary knob on the far right (next to the DTA buttons etc)

[JGregory]

The select button was an option on aircraft equipped with RNAV capability.. which we did not model… therefore the select knob is not on the DCP.  We apologize for the error in the documentation.

[jkieffer1957]

So how does one select for FMS navigation, Nav L and R are for slaving the VOR or ADF. Is there a was to allow for addons like xFMC to control LNAV functions? Other x-plane aircraft have a selector switch that has three options, Nav 1, Nav 2 and GPS which allows for selection of the radios or GPS/FMC.

 

Jim Kieffer

Greenville NC

Edited March 26, 2014 by jkieffer1957

[Cameron]

So how does one select for FMS navigation, Nav L and R are for slaving the VOR or ADF. Is there a was to allow for addons like xFMC to control LNAV functions? Other x-plane aircraft have a selector switch that has three options, Nav 1, Nav 2 and GPS which allows for selection of the radios or GPS/FMC.Jim KiefferGreenville NC

This aircraft is obviously not equipped or intended to be used with an FMC. As the displays and functionality are all custom coded and drawn to mimic the real 'A' variant aircraft without aftermarket additions, no type of GPS/FMC integration is present.

You can certainly try XFMC, but we do not and cannot provide support for anything other than how this product is intended to work when sold and installed.

[jkieffer1957]

Thanks for the prompt response. I didn't think it used the FMC, and I really haven't tried to use xFMC with it. After reading through the tutorial again I can see it is mainly VOR and NDB navigation. I will have to plan my trips slightly more in-depth based on utilization of VOR and NBD's for navigation. I do appreciate all your help and prompt replies to questions and concerns posted her.

 

Regards

Jim Kieffer

Greenville NC