Boeing 747-8 Flight Management System Setup - AAU2 - LNAV/VNAV Autoland - CYYZ-KBOS FMS Tutorial -4K

The Aircraft and Avionics Update 2 (AAU2) by Working Title to the default Boeing 747 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 brings this aircraft closer to a study level/immersion experience. We program the Flight Management System (FMS) with the essential data to experience a completely automated flight with LNAV and VNAV execution from departure to touchdown using the autoland system. This 397 nm flight departs from Toronto (CYYZ) RWY 05 and arrives in Boston (KBOS) RWY 22L. The 747 follows the flight plan to perfection.
NOTE - Some aspects of the data entry into the FMS have been omitted or changed from real world protocol to minimize the details/video length and concentrate on the basic understanding for an autopilot flight in the 747.
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Timestamps
Introduction to FMS 0:10
SETUP
Route RTE 1:21
Legs 1:55
Departure/Arrival 3:11
Discontinuities 3:43
Performance Initialization 5:10
FLIGHT
Departure from CYYZ 6:40
KIREX 8:05
MOBEL 8:51
KELTI 9:20
TOC 9:41
CALUG 10:21
UNMIP 10:50
TOD 11:15
ROBUC3 Star 11:55
JODDY 12:23
CRADL 12:46
KLEBB 13:13
NOLEY 13:52
2,500' AGL 14:32
Autoland LAND 3 14:59
Autoland REPLAY 17:01
AIRCRAFT & AVIONICS UPDATE 02 (1.33.8.0) RELEASE NOTES
BOEING 787-10 DREAMLINER / BOEING 747-8 INTERCONTINENTAL
The Boeing 787-10 and 747-8i have received significant upgrades, with brand new highly detailed avionics, updated flight models, comprehensive systems, and more:
Comprehensive visual overhaul of the avionics for accurate font, symbology, look, operation, and feel
Visually accurate PFD supporting rising runway indication, ILS symbology, FPV and much more
Independent MFD/ND/CDU Screens supporting view pane system management
Full MFD synoptics pages indicating status of their respective systems
Integrated avionics checklists on the MFD
EICAS supporting full engine indication display and a whole suite of CAS messages
CDU supporting advanced flight plan management and performance initialization features
Advanced flight plan support, including arcs, radius-to-fix, intercepts, holds, procedure turns, and missed approaches
Alternate diversions with customizable profiles for the predictions of ETA, distance and fuel remaining to multiple airports
More in-depth Speedbrakes logic (rejected takeoff, arm, reversers, auto down behavior)
Performance based VNAV with idle descent capabilities considering aircraft state, temperature and wind forecast
Advanced VNAV configuration with ECON/selected modes, configuration of speed restrictions and speed transitions
Fully featured autothrottle system with correct AT modes/functionality and communication to and from the FMS
Thrust management system supporting cost index, thrust limitation and assumed temperature derate
Fully featured autopilot including AUTOLAND, FLARE and ROLLOUT modes
Integrated Approach Navigation (IAN) functionality and indications for straight-in non-precision approaches
RNP/ANP indications
TCAS II system supporting traffic advisories and RA indications on the ND
Revised Engine and Flight Model bringing many values closer to book, fuel consumption, engine power settings, climb rates, speeds, and attitudes
Fuel System overhaul supporting correct automation and warning logic
Support for Hydraulic Demand pumps and automation
Air conditioning and basic duct pressure simulation
Pressurization system with FMS (AUTO) and MAN landing altitude capabilities and automatic VNAV based altitude scheduling
Electrical systems with correct bus connection logic and adjusted power consumption
Functional GPS and IRS navigation systems
Adding more functionality to the overhead panels with accurate indications on the electrics, hydraulics, fuel and ECS panels
Adjusted overhead panels logic and lighting accordingly
Extended ingame checklists for both planes which are mostly auto-completable
787: Revision of the plane’s soundscape
787: Overhauled HUD supporting nearly all real-world symbology, including both Full and Decluttered modes, runway edge lines, FPV acceleration and speed error indications, TOGA and G/S reference lines, and unusual attitudes
787: New fly-by-wire system simulating the authentic C*U law with trim speed unique to Boeing aircraft
787: Flaps system comes with “Load Relief” and “Auto-gap” functionality
#msfs #747 #flightsimulator

[@mikebarrett5890]

Well done. Great tutorial. No music, no prattling on just clear and concise explanation.

[@TheFlightLevel]

Thanks very much. Great to hear that it helped out. Please do consider a subscription. Blue skies and happy landings!

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I had totally stopped flying both the Boeing 747 and the 787 since they made that update. I'm used to just picking out my departure and destination from the world map. Setting altitude, vertical speed and target destination. Once I manually fly it to 10000ft, I activate LNAV and it flies the route. That's all I wanted. Since the update the KZbin instructors want you to do a cold start, which I've never wanted to do. Your presentation sequence was perfect, and following your steps I can fly them again. Thank you! I still like the old GPS way of doing it, but at least your way I can figure out.

[@TheFlightLevel]

Well, that is fantastic to hear. Yes, I included the minimum to do exactly what you want to do. Please do consider a subscription, as there are some exciting videos in production that have not announced publicly. Blue skies!

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@TheFlightLevel Thank you for your help. With your foundation, I found I can make it even easier, without manually inputting the waypoints between departure and arrival airport. I start with the world map, then use low or high altitude routing (vs my favorite which was GPS), which inserts the waypoints for me. Then as you showed I go through the legs, remove the discontinuities, hit EXEC. I set the altitude and vertical speed targets. I activate LNAV and Vnav before take off. Once I'm in the air, I click on autopilot, and the plane navigates from there. I would not have figured it out had you not at least given us steps without going through all of the startup stuff. Thanks.

[@johnpirnat8626]

This is really well done. Having trouble with AAU2 update as a casual player and this helps tremendously.

[@TheFlightLevel]

Thank you very much. Great to hear this type of comment. This video is geared exactly for the casual player to get them dialed into an autopilot flight with the essential FMS data input.

[@Zekenificent]

I agree, this tutorial helped out a lot.

[@TheFlightLevel]

@@Zekenificent Thanks for watching! And subscriptions help me out! Blue skies!

[@rashidfarookee7521]

One of the best tutorial I have come across.Will certainly be sending you my comments once I have used it as I have been having massive issues with B747 since AAU2

[@TheFlightLevel]

Fabulous to hear your comment! Enjoy the aircraft and please do consider a subscription to the channel. Exciting videos in production! Cheers!

[@ted1bates]

I had an amazing flight and super smooth auto landing, thank you for this.

[@TheFlightLevel]

Well that is fantastic! That's what we like to hear! Glad it helped it. Great feeling when everything goes to plan. Please do consider a subscription. Blue skies!

[@tinabaker09]

Fabulous! Beautiful sunset sky!

[@TheFlightLevel]

Always great to watch the sunset high above the ground! Cheers!

[@GoSolarPlz]

Beautiful video. Great plane!

[@TheFlightLevel]

Appreciate your comment! Definitely a long time favourite! Cheers!

[@efarley55a]

Your video is a masterpiece. Thank you.

[@TheFlightLevel]

Thanks for the compliment. I try and do all my tutorials in this format. Working on an extensive series now for a GA plane close to release! Please do consider a subscription to the channel! Blue skies!

[@mfk5533]

Very helpful video!

[@TheFlightLevel]

Glad it was helpful! I really enjoyed putting this tutorial together. Cheers!

[@Zekenificent]

This tutorial was very helpful. Can you please make a tutorial video like this for the Boeing 787-10?

[@TheFlightLevel]

Hey, thanks for the visit and compliment! Just gave you the bare bones entry stuff and made some changes to highlight operations with the FMS. I will definitely consider the Dreamliner! Blue skies!

[@TheLifetraveler1]

They work the same way. I tried his steps on the Boeing 787, and it works just as well.

[@harrisfafoutis5148]

When i fly with the 747 everything is good except from the fact that on the fms i don't have the top of descent marker. Any ideas on how to fix it?

[@strzzyg3003]

Hey can you show how to do Step climbs ?

[@TheFlightLevel]

Hi, sorry for the late reply. I am pretty busy with a series of GA tutorials on a soon to be released airplane. I put your suggestion on my to do list …. time permitting! Thanks for watching!

[@rashidfarookee7521]

So today I exactly did the same flight and followed every point from populating FMS to landing at Boston.I do not know what I did wrong but after take off and putting on the Auto Pilot the aircraft did not follow the flight plan and I had to interfere manually 18:12 to change the heading towards Kirex.Thereafter it followed the Flight Plan but then closer to destination did not intercept the localiser or the glide scope. l did land but after taking manual control at FL4000.Maybe I will go over it again and see if I have erred at some point.

[@TheFlightLevel]

Please report back when you try the flight again. I suspect you did not turn on the AP soon enough and were at the wrong height when engaging the approach. Good luck!

[@xjay1234]

When I press APPROACH button on the panel it sometimes will not intercept the glidepath (RNAV).

[@TheFlightLevel]

Hi. You must be the correct height according to the chart to intercept the ILS. Thanks for watching!

[@strzzyg3003]

Hey just wondering, I already know the basics but like if I’m flying from say Usa to Europe and while setting up the fmc in Europe I select rwy 09 In London for when I arrive but fast forward 6 Hours and the winds change, am I able go change to Rwy 27 while in the air and delete 09?

[@TheFlightLevel]

Thanks for watching! Yes, you can modify the flight on route! Blue skies!

[@Totaldarck]

Hi ,after the AAU2 update, 747 8i the landing and taxi lights no longer work ! is it the same for you?

[@TheFlightLevel]

Hi. The lights still work for me after the update. Hope you get the problem sorted ASAP. Blue skies!

[@xjay1234]

Also, does AUTOLAND appear automatically - once you the LOC and GS has been armed? Cos I did this and I never had AUTOLAND it said NO AUTOLAND. I do set my flights and take off and approaches on the WORLD MAP - does that have something to do with it?

[@TheFlightLevel]

Not all ILS systems incorporate the autoland capabilities. Setting your departure and arrival on the world map would not affect this feature. Blue skies!

[@manikyum]

Nicely done! May i ask are you a real pilot? Or how many hours have you completed on the sim?

[@TheFlightLevel]

Thank you! Much appreciated! Yes, I am a real pilot. I haven’t kept an absolute track of sim hours, but it would be several thousand over 3 decades. Please do consider a subscription to the channel. Lots of great videos published on a regular basis. Blue skies!

[@manikyum]

​@@TheFlightLevelSir, It's an honour to have you here on KZbin! I'm a newbie just getting started with flight simulation and its an absolute pleasure seeing you do the flying and these videos with finesse. Subscribed! 👍

[@TheFlightLevel]

@@manikyum Thank you very much! Enjoy the simulation!

[@MarcoPV00]

How can I know what is my E/D altitude? Thx for your help

[@TheFlightLevel]

Hi! Thanks for the visit. Can you explain a little more?

[@TheFlightLevel]

I realize what you are asking now. The altitudes are read from the charts.

[@arunr5756]

Hi.. how do you get the autoland land3 to activate on the pfd? Does it come automatically after ils interception or do we have to switch some button. I fly ils approaches as shown here but disengage the autopilot near runway threshold and land manually. Interested in knowing how to autoland and flare automatically.

[@TheFlightLevel]

The autoland is dependent on the ILS. Not all ILS approaches incorporate the degree of precision and vertical guidance required for the autoland. Yes, the autoland comes on automatically. The aircraft must also have the required onboard navigation equipment to use the autoland system.

[@arunr5756]

Yes I just figured that out too. Did a perfect autoland approach. Used ils and approach mode. I was playing the asobo default 747 8i. Your video was very insightful in learning process. Will watch out for more. Subscribing :)