PMDG 737 FMC/CDU Tips & Tricks Tutorial from a Real Boeing Pilot

In this tutorial I will show you some useful tips and tricks regarding the FMC which you can use when flying the PMDG NGX. These exercises are completed on the initial part of the Type Rating using a dedicated FMS Trainer to introduce crew to some of the functions of the FMC, I’ve replicated these exercises on a simulated flight from Luton (EGGW) to Palma de Majorca (LEPA) using a Real World Operation Flight Plan.
This Tutorial barely scratches the surface and is merely an introduction to some of the more common features used on a typical flight from A to B, there’s plenty more you can do! I will make more tutorials in the future covering other features.
Exercise 1 - FMC Altitude Restriction - 00:57
Exercise 2 - ATC Shortcuts & Max Rate/Max Angle - 03:09
Exercise 3 - Change in Cruise Level - 06:04
Exercise 4 - FMC Navigational Database - 08:08
Exercise 4 - Creating and Editing Waypoints -09:35
Exercise 5 - Intercept a VOR Radial using the FMC - 11:30
Exercise 6 - Fix Page - 13:41
Exercise 7 - Offset Route - 15:42
Exercise 8 - Turbulence N1 & Engine Out - 17:10
All tutorials used are based on Boeing Recommendations and Real-World Procedures, some operators might do something differently so you can use a mixture of what you know and the procedure I show you!
THIS TUTORIAL IS NOT TO BE USED FOR REAL WORLD FLIGHT TRAINING.
Any questions feel free to ask!
#PMDG #Tutorial #FMC
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All guidance in my tutorials are based on operating procedures from a real operator. I have almost 4000 hours on the 737-800 (The real one) and I'm also a full-time Type Rating Instructor for my operator working in a full motion Level D simulator.
The aim of this channel is to provide realistic, informative and useful information to help you enhance your flight simulation experience by following me apply real world operating procedures
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All information provided is based on SOP’s and Boeing manuals but purely for entertainment/flight simulation purposes only.
If you happen to be an Airline Pilot in training or a curious operator firstly thanks for watching! Secondly make sure you consult your operators approved training material ONLY.
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Addons Used:
FSX Steam Edition
PMDG 737 NGX
FSX Active Sky Next
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EZdok Version 2
Navigraph Charts
UK2000 - Luton (EGGW)

[@matthewkuo4347]

It's impressive how much you've already known about the system and the concepts but still managed to explain them in such an understandable way.

[@rubenzxl]

I’m rather new to flight simming (I have like 100 hours or so in the Zibo 737) and your videos help me a lot! In less than 20 minutes I’ve learned more than in 1 year in high school. Without your vids it’s a pain in the ass to find some good information about how to use the FMC. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Ps: You’re funny too

[@phipsd8388]

So, 6 minutes of the video are over and i already learned so much. Thank you!

[@juliashenandoah3965]

This video was INCREDIBLE helpful and teaches how to really use a Boeing FMC! Thank you so much for this. Imagine having a functional weather radar and avoid the high dangerous towering clouds by the offset routs feature, and lot´s of other stuff :) pure immersion!

[@Taylor314T5]

This is gold! Why have I only just now gotten around to watching it?!? Max climb/rate, offset, and the join on VOR radial were new to me. Never come across them on Vatsim, but still useful to know and fun to fiddle with. Thanks!

[@gregsoper143]

This was an amazing tutorial. Came in handy last night. Was flying from Halifax Nova Scotia to Toronto Ontario and passing through massive thunderstorms with tops to 40000. Had to go around a few cells and used these techniques. Keep the amazing videos coming and thank you for taking the time to give us real world techniques.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Greg, thanks a lot! A little offset would've helped nicely! In reality, certainly in Europe, we would request vectors to stay upwind of any cell! All the best! FD2S.

[@noel12397]

Best tutorial! Better then the most of the PMDG 737 tutorials! Thank you for making this video, flightdeck2sim!

[@MarcSputnik]

Really cool and interesting for a simmer like me, who struggles with FMC on X-Plane :-D

[@roshan85tc]

The best explanation I've ever heard 👍👍👍 The way you explain it, just awesome

[@srbs73]

Thanks again for another great tutorial. I really like this format of a number of exercises compressed into one tutorial.

[@flightdeck2sim]

You're welcome Steve! FD2S.

[@Z4ng3tsu67]

Still the best tutorial about the 737 FMC. Using it with the Zibo version for X-Plane. Why the best ? Because you find tons of tutorial for initilization and basic procedures but nothing for inflight procedure like you show. So thank you !

[@santiagogaborovmilich7887]

Thanks a lot. The information was so helpful!!!

[@steliosarapantzis5322]

Nice presentation. I use the offset function more often for CB avoidance when I calculate the miles left or right needed to avoid passing through the cell, asking the control for a -xx miles L/R to avoid. It is very convenient.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Stelios! Pretty much all of European Airspace above FL245 is Radar Controlled so we can just request a vector, wherever you go they are usually quite accommodating, even when it's busy! FD2S

[@realtime12345]

Great tutorial ! Thanks for the hints en tips !

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks a lot! FD2S.

[@cpt.georgeikapel2271]

This is exactly one of the reasons guys should subscribe. Very great tutorial and input there..I've learnt quite a lot and now that I've been flying the PMDG B737 for six months, I'll definitely practice your exercises..Thank you very much....

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thank you very much George! FD2S

[@cezarykosmider6563]

Im fresh 737 pilot on line training. It helped me a lot ;) thank you for great explanations

[@mountainsprings3303]

Great Tutorial. Thanks for your effort.

[@stevehewitt4190]

Huge help with my hobby and I thank you for your time and efforts helping all that use your input. Many thanks, it helps with my retirement to learn something new.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Glad to help Steve! FD2S

[@kristianperkins5834]

Really good tutorial, learned a lot. Although, I did watch the whole video to find out how to make the fix rings and it wasn't there. Lol. I shall scroll through some other vids.

[@chrisfowlie6713]

Excellent video, glad I found this channel, your tutorials are fantastic and I love the real world connections.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks a lot Chris! FD2S.

[@billolgaau]

In Australia we used to use Offset Route often to avoid large CB's (Thunderstorms). (Did it in the old days before FMC's too).

[@Bismuth69]

Thanks for explaining parts of the FMC I was wondering about (Eng Out Page). I use your Fix trick on every flight now since I learnt about it from another video of yours, I find it really helps with situational awareness and in making sure I am properly configured for the approach on time. I have had to figure out the Hold Page myself now, after being put in to a hold in KLAS (the first time this happened to me), a few times since due to Missed Approaches, and recently at EHAM (was surprised there, doesn't normally happen there). Looking forward to your Virtual Type Rating Series!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Douglas, thanks again! That's exactly why we used them, to increase your situation awareness! I'll have a separate tutorial on Hold's in the near future. Have a great weekend! FD2S.

[@TheBumblebee481]

I use mainly the airbus on fsx, wish someone simlar to you did the same for airbus. Love your channel.

[@m4nu507]

i love your content, how technical it is but how well explained. I hope you can make a video on descent management through the FMC, in what scenarios is most common to use level change, vnav or VS, how to quickly input in the FMC altitude restrictions when ATC tells to you to cross AT specific altitude over a wpt, or if you are given a direct route to FAF and you are coming in too high.

[@mystlegend9359]

Hopefully this helps you: this is all US procedures though because that’s where I normally fly in and this is how I do it in the PMDG. Cross xxx at and maintain: On the RTE page, type in the level you’d cross it at (I.e. cross SSOXS at and maintain 5000, so type /5000) and click on the right line select key for SSOXS. Make sure to set your altitude to 5000 so you level off and maintain 5000. Cross xxx at or above: On the RTE page, type in the level you’d want to cross it at or above, plus the letter A (ie. cross SSOXS at or above 5000, so type /5000A) and click on the right line select key for SSOXS. Set your altitude to something at 5000 or above. Cross xxx at or below: On the RTE page, type in the level you want to cross at or below, plus the letter B (ie. cross SSOXS at or above 7000, so type /7000B) and click the right line select key for SSOXS. Set your altitude to 7000 or below. Cross xxx at: On the Rte page, type in the level you want to cross at (ie. Cross SSOXS at 5000, so type /5000) and click on the right line select key for SSOXS. Set your altitude to your target altitude. Btw the right line select is the one with the altitudes and speed on the Rte page. Don’t know about slowing down for the FAF, but hoped this info helped you

[@m4nu507]

RainbowMiner2004 thanks for the info!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Some good info from RainbowMiner! I have a High Energy Approach Tutorial which might be beneficial, I explain how to deal with being high and explain some of the other pitch modes available in the MCP. I purposefully put myself high and explain how we can manipulate the configuration to descend back onto profile. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3zMg35nqsx7iLs Hope this helps! FD2S.

[@HARRRYVID]

Very very instructive......hope to see more of these accurate well presented situations and procdures.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks HARRRYVID! FD2S.

[@kgnbrisbane]

You leave me breathless. Awesome videos. I need to take notes!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Well that's most kind! Glad you enjoy them! FD2S

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Fantastic Vid on the B737 FMC!! Thanks

[@MrSamuelsson86]

Great channel!

[@erastmus]

The offset routing is used quite frequently in the U.S. to go around enroute weather. Instead of having ATC to give vectoring around the stormcells they usually opt for an offset (i.e 5-10 miles to the left/right of the edge of the cell, then clear them back on track when they've passed it. Takes a load of work off the controllers.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Cool! Someone mentioned in the States that this is quite common! Pretty much all of European Airspace above FL245 is Radar Controlled so we can just request a vector, wherever you go they are usually quite accommodating, even when it's busy! FD2S.

[@limalima7556]

Thank you so much for sharing thank you for the beautiful work -

[@charlesabela9661]

Very informative!

[@silverman9995]

Thanks FD2S... that was a great video as always.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Cheers Rajat! FD2S.

Really useful and interesting so would love to see more on the same topic.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks again Richard, there will be more FMC/CDU Tutorials in the future. FD2S

[@JoesMeteorites]

Excellent - love the clarity in your explanations 🙂_

[@bilbocrackers3246]

Excellent information

[@christopherfinn7986]

These are really excellent tutorials, focused, crisp and not too long. I’m a retired RAF FJ Nav, analogue era, using a Jetmax 738 with Sim Avionics. So I’m really interested in maximising my use of the FMC. I’ve watched the Diversion tutorial but I’d be very interested if you could take it one step further and show how to handle a last-minute change of runway and SID ? Manchester, with its southerly runways and complex airspace would make a great example. Regards Chris

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks a lot Christopher! Runway changes in flight at short notice is a pain but on the ground it's easier to deal with. STOP taxying, re-select the runway/SID in the FMS, calculate the T/O performance and rebrief. Might look at that in a tutorial, I'll add it to the 1000 or something requested ones haha! FD2S

[@rahulk5039]

Awesome as always!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks a lot Rahul! FD2S.

[@PhilippeBorfiga]

Thank you very much ! Lot of work for now ... :)

[@BobbyHoskins1016]

much love for this video! thankyou

[@flightdeck2sim]

Fantastic! Thank You! FD2S.

[@henryjiang9664]

Best channel ever!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Cheers Henry! FD2S.

[@henryjiang9664]

flightdeck2sim Also maybe if you have time, can you go over your pmdg configurations?

[@elsteevo]

I agree Henry! Been waiting for a channel like this forever!!!!

[@Velaurius]

great tutorial bro!

[@kevinfiranda]

Superb !

[@briancollins6974]

Really interesting stuff thanks

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks Brian! FD2S.

[@robertosoares1969]

Good Job Sir. thanks

[@wong2230]

...Awesome!thanks

[@RR-pw5nb]

This guy sure likes the sound of his voice. I've been flying for over 20 years, and I've never been this confused.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hello RR 211 This is tutorial was one of the first ever recorded and edited videos so sorry about the quality, they have improved over time. I'm sorry you found the video confusing, I guess you're a non-native English speaker as you couldn't understand this video despite having 20 years experience? I'm getting far more familiar with making tutorials now and I've finessed my delivery, you might have noticed with my latest tutorials the delivery is a little clearer. These videos are recorded live and are not rehearsed beforehand so sometimes the delivery can seem rushed as I try to balance what I want to say and what doesn't really apply! However ANY feedback or criticism is taken on board! Video editing, computer programming is certainly not my strong point and will aim to continue to improve. I hope you find my other tutorials useful. Kind Regards, flightdeck2sim

[@RR-pw5nb]

@@flightdeck2sim English is my only language. I was referring to the dialog being WAY over "wordy" i.e. FAR too much conversation when going thru the steps to operate the FMS.....had to go back and review it numerous times to weed out the important points from the fluff. I suggest keeping it simple when first teaching how to set it up, and go into fine details later on...big picture first, then finer points later on.

[@darthsmack7090]

​​​@@flightdeck2simDon't worry about the guy he's totally wrong. I've been ingesting hours of 737 tutorials in lieu of any actual training and you explained quite a few important methods I wanted to learn about not but already 5 minutes in. You've explained it better than some others regarding the MCP protocols.

[@cockpitsim]

Afaik, lateral offset is used for NATRACKs as SLOP strategic lateral offset procedures.

[@kedilipilot07]

You are very good bro!

[@HansRo4ming]

This is great, still applicable to the PMDG 737-700 on MSFS, looks a bit better now though. :)

[@spiritzm]

Thanks a lot!

[@NC700_68]

i am used to the X-plane 11 Boeing 737 cockpit. something does not feel right when i see the PMDG cockpit. i thank you for making this video. i learned something very useful thanks to you :)

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks nelis 1846, ZIBO and the team are working very hard to provide a 737 cockpit which matches reality FD2S

[@martinwoulfe6148]

Great tutorial thanks again... keep up the good work. Would you consider doing something on crosswind landing technique?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Martin, thanks! One of the many requested tutorials! This will be covered in the future. FD2S.

[@Uptrend-Goblin]

I would be happy if you do another Tips & Tricks video! :-)

[@flightdeck2sim]

Will look at more FMC tutorials at some point 👍🏼 FD2S

[@Final_Turn]

Thanks Captain !

[@ishamkader2696]

🤗🤗🤗...Awesome!thanks mate!!

[@flightdeck2sim]

You're welcome Isham! FD2S

[@Hoekstes]

Hi @flightdeck2sim, this is one of my favourite tutorials, and I came back to it now, because I have a question that relates to the video. How would you enter a radial intercept in the FMC? Ex fly heading 123 to intercept VOR radial 270 then direct to waypoint such and such. Thanks, I really appreciate the effort you take to answer (everybody’s) questions!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Watch 11:30! FD2S

[@TopgunB]

Superb thank you! More of that please!! What about the exact tutorials real pilots get??

[@flightdeck2sim]

You're most welcome! Funnily enough I made some content for my airlines training department! Otherwise lots and lots of manuals and PowerPoint presentations! FD2S

[@sakshikhorana]

Thank you:)

[@MrOsvaldoFreire]

The offset is sometimes used and recommended. There's a procedure called SLOP (Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure).Please, check it out .

[@StephaneSOUBIRAN]

Thank you

[@asokoniso]

I'm loving your channel. Please do a livestream sometime suitable to you. Thank you :)

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi flymesome, Maybe some time in the future, I barely have any time free! FD2S

[@hanschr1234]

Thank you for your video. I am not a pilot, and I do not sim either. I am not sure about this, so you can correct me if I am wrong. The offset function is there because of the Strategic lateral offset procedure (SLOP). This is a procedure that became necessary when increases chances of near misses flying over for example the Atlantic due to more accurate navigation (GPS basically). Of course this should probably not happen anyway because of separation both vertically and horizontally, speed restriction and what not. But this inaccuracy in INS was just a third layer in case someone had a level change which was a bit slower then expected or something (remember, no radar over the Atlantic, so it's based on position reports etc). To try to get this extra layer of security back someone a lot smarter then me, gave this idea to someone with a lot shorter work days, longer lunch breaks and a lot more pay then I have, and made a procedure that every flight over the north Atlantic can chose to fly the track center track, 1 nm to the left, or 2 nm to the left (anywhere from the track until 2nm left, but never more then 2nm left, and never right). This is chosen by the PIC or PF at random. As far as I know this is at least used over north Atlantic, it might be used in some other big areas without radar coverage. Again, I am just an enthusiast, and I would love to proved wrong, because then it just mean that I learned something new. So please let me know if this is wrong. However, my point is that you will probably not be asked by ATC to offset your track, as this is done at PIC/PF's will, and are usually not part of flight plan, or even reported to ATC that they are offset. Position updated shall be given as normal, without the offset.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Hans, I’ve only flown in Europe and North Africa and not along oceanic routing and not qualified to do so, I cannot answer your question using the offset function transatlantic. It sounds like you’re very knowledgable in the area! Aircraft crossing the pond are often given entry points, a specific time they must cross it and a Mach number they must fly. Whether they use the offset function I’m not too sure! FD2S

[@darkfather66]

One dislike is an Airbus bro .... great video.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Haha, standard Scarebus move 👍🏼 FD2S

[@colinnelson5427]

I’m learning so much from your videos. Thanks for the effort you put in. How do you choose your flap setting for landing. Is it determined by the available runway?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Colin Our Flap Setting is based on several factors but we follow the maxim "Brake to Vacate", essentially working out which taxiway we'd like to exit and then select our Flap/Autobrake combination setting based on that. FD2S

[@Scarebus_Driver]

Regarding offsets the primary usage is more for clearances off track due weather. You can then insert the offset as a reminder of your clearance. For example....Virgin 833 request 50 miles left of route due weather...atc then clears you. You insert a 50 mile offset to remind or reintercept to go around weather without busting your clearance limit of 50nm...anyway good vid keep em coming...

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hey Scarebus! Certainly in Europe it's always vectors around significant weather, I can remember we requested an offset once and the controller seemed rather perplexed by our request and just asked what heading we would like! ATC can also reduce separation when on a HDG when everyone is dodging weather which increases capacity! Thanks for the kind words! FD2S.

[@Scarebus_Driver]

flightdeck2sim interesting ive only done a couple of European flights on deliveries. Its pretty much miles off track in Asia, Australia, the Pacific and US where radar coverage isnt 100% like in the EU. Most places like headings in the terminal still though! Be interested to see a vid on how you build an accurate alternate flight plan in the 73, ie with the missed approach, sid then enroute airways star and approach. Im Airbus these days (Corperate and regional prior) and am trying to work out on the NG how to see a way to plan a diversion ie alternate flight plan thats simply not direct which you never get? Does the 737 have an alternate flight plan function other than direct so you can continuously see your fuel state based on winds approaches and the enroute airways? Cool vids mate enjoying seeing the 737...

[@flightdeck2sim]

Awesome! You've seen a lot more than me then! I've only ever flown in Europe/North Africa! I have a tutorial already covering diverting in the 738 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4mso5iGarCdZtE We essentially select the alternate airport, select the STAR and modify the routing in the FMC. Our newer aircraft have the RTE2 function in the FMC which allows you to plan a second route to an Alternate or 2nd Sector. It's currently prohibited to use. Always wanted to have a go on the Airbus, I've sat in the back of one on a sector and never liked how the thrust lever isn't always representative of your thrust setting but it's a much nicer place to work! #traytable!!! All the best FD2S.

[@wesleyyin]

I found myself aware 60% of the tricks but not a pilot. Did I waste too much time in the flight sim or youtube? just kidding. I love this channel! Thank you, flightdeck2sim.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Wotao, I barely scratched the surface! There is much more to learn! FD2S.

[@wesleyyin]

That's wonderful. I cannot help but pursue a "Ph.D." in home flight sim. LOL. By the way, real-world pilots say once you enter the China airspace, they often ask you to offset your route. Perhaps their routes are very congested.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Wotao Yin very good! I've only ever ventured outside of Europe in a light aircraft when I did my CPL in the States, I've only ever operated a 737 in Europe/North Africa, it could be the Norm in China, I wouldn't know! FD2S

[@SmartSitti]

Great turorial! I got a question. How can I shop the SID/STAR on the screen when I'm in the virtual cockpit view?

[@user-ts9xe2xd3p]

I love you man

[@rondeldebbio9219]

Great stuff, I am using some of your tricks, but I came across a situation from atc that I had no solution to and hope you could give me what the procedure would be and how you would go about it. ATC instructs me to go DIRECT to a VOR that is not in the FMC after I reach the first waypoint in the STAR. I was about 30nm from the first waypoint of the STAR. In a rush couldn't find the VOR on the map, but it turns out it was some distance away off course to help line up for vectoring for the approach. Could you simply add this to the fmc and substitute it for the SECOND waypoint of the STAR and go direct? Thanks again!

[@lokostamas]

Great tutorial, thank you! Can you explain how do you check ILS frequency on Nav Data page? I can find coordinates, elevation, length, Mag Var on a runway but nat a freq. Thanks!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Tamas. Thanks! You can find the ILS Frequency for the selected runway in the FMC (so long as there is one) by pushing INIT REF. Good Luck! FD2S

[@phihh6873]

Good evening FD2S First congratulations for your videos. they are excellent. I would like to know the difference beetween LVL CGH and ALT INTV and also the use of HDG SELECT Thank you

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi phih, thanks a lot! Hope to make your sim experience far more realistic! ALT INTV has many features, primarily it's used to delete altitude constraints in the FMC and to initiate descent from Cruise and is a function of VNAV LVL CHG is completely independent of the FMC and VNAV and is a basic pitch mode. It basically pitches for the airspeed you have bugged in both climb and descent I will make a dedicated tutorial in time covering automation. Good Luck! FD2S

[@jetfuelboy]

Awesome videos. How do you get the FMS to have you at a specific altitude at a specific distance from a VOR/FIX. For example: Assuming you are direct to TUS VOR, ATC gives you “50 miles prior to TUS VOR cross at and maintain FL190”?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Robert, thanks! In this example TUS/-50 at LSK1L and 190 at LSK1R. The FCOM that comes with PMDG is pretty much identical to the real aircrafts FCOM, some great guidance there 👍🏼 Good Luck! FD2S

[@zackzeko]

Please upload more tips & tricks on CDU B738 ?

[@xav8tr974]

A brilliant tutorial FD2S ! I wonder how many of these FMC/CDU (PMDG) features you've just shown us are implemented in the current version 3.32d of Zibomod B737-800X in X-Plane? If not all of them, how many will be implemented in the not too distant future ?

[@flightdeck2sim]

I hope as many as possible in time! Certainly the most important elements are implemented but not all! FD2S

[@fernandezdavid3476]

Hi, thank you for all amazing tutorials!! I would like to raise the following question: you said that ECON SPD is related to CI but I am wondering ig the ECON SPD is more related to Performance data like Winds, ISA deviation, FL,.. and CI is more related to Cost either maintenance & crew + fuel cost. Hope you can clarify for me :) many thanks

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Fernandez, The descent speed is only base of CI (not sure if that was what I was referring to) but ECON CLB and CRZ is based on several of those variables FD2S

[@eg3100]

Hi! Very usefull video, as always! I have a question about speed restrictions. Can you enter a speed restriction based on distance? For example, if an approach says maintain 160 knots 15 nm prior to airfield because of noise restrictions?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Scorpius, thanks! You can use the FMC to enter a speed restriction but at that point we would usually be established on the approach. Flying 160kts at 15nm would in fact create far more noise because the flaps would have to be extended, we would need to add thrust to maintain speed! We would typically aim to be flying 160kts at 6 miles and employ a CDA (continuous descent) whilst reducing speed, the idea being we can leave the thrust leavers closed until 5 miles when we start configuring gear and landing flaps. I hope this helped to answer your query! FD2S.

[@obobob3185]

Thank you for the video. Regarding offset, I’ve heard of some line pilots using the offset function with a very small offset such as 0.1 or 0.2 as a final safety measure against conflicts with traffic operating on the same airway. Have you ever come across this? Perhaps more applicable for Atlantic tracks or for other remote areas without good ATC coverage?

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Look into SLOP for oceanic airspace. Not a bad idea for domestic also, however not company or faa approved

[@nathanvandevoorde7851]

Hello. At 10:08 you demostrate the waypoint editing in the pmdg... As the zibo doesnt do curves yet (for now) , I'd like to have this feature in the zibo as well... Could you have a look at it please? I just made a DMI arc in the zibo, and as the first DMI arc waypoint has an angle of almost 90 degrees, the zibo will not turn or add the curve like in the pmdg. Using the feature at 10:08 would allow me to shorten the waypoint and make the angle wider so the aircraft will turn to enter the dmi arc, and not "overshoot" the waypoint. Regards.

[@joepatroni8777]

4:40 If ATC asks for an expedited climb, can't you just select manual speed and select FLCH and manipulate a good climb speed? Seems like less button pushing and heads down time? thx

[@nigel1950]

Very informative and highly enjoyable. One question though; how would you set the TURB N1 % after disconnecting the AT, would this simply be manually with the thrust levers?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks Again Nigel, As simple as that! Just set the TURB N1% manually and we would let the speed fluctuate, extremely difficult to maintain speed in very strong moderate to severe turbulence, we do not chase the speed. FD2S.

[@nigel1950]

Thanks FD2S!! Looking forward to more :-) Hope you have the time. I'm not far from your home base EGNX :-)

[@mileskfranklin]

Excellent work .....very instructive...I recently got the PMDG and I can fly it VFR...but I wish to do it in IFR and better if its in CAT lll.... unfortunately my laptop lags when its in high definition. I tried in low definition but then I cant visualice what do you activate and you are not clear in certain moments...also Im having a very slow internet .....Im in Venezuela....:(...so I got lost in your explanation about intercepting VORs....got it until you input 180 in the CDU...Couldt go further...what a shame......any way the induction IS EXCELENT..great job..

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks Miles! Keep practicing when you can you’ll get there! FD2S

[@Michal_Trzaska]

gracias

[@flightdeck2sim]

De Nada Michaltrza! FD2S.

[@MyMach4]

Hi there IDE like to thank you for your tutorials. I am new to flying the 737 and your tutorials have thought me a lot. Thou perhaps I have missed this in one of your videos.But I am confused on how to set course. For instance if the chart says After take off climb runway heading Then intercept 220 radial at 1000ft Don I enable vor Loc? At 1000ft then LNAV ? Followed by VNAV then continued flight plan? I’ve noticed sometimes captain side course setting is different from FO?Is there a video of yours which explains in great detail. That would be very much appreciated . Thanks again.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Mike, If it's in the FMC correctly use LNAV. You could use VOR/LOC but you'd only track radials if your FMC was inoperative. My Transit Tutorial has a SID brief which explains how we back up the SID using the Courses and ground based navigation (VOR in this case) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5nOepZtnrCjsM0 FD2S

[@89josephine1]

Love your videos! Which simulator programme are you using?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Josephine. Thanks a lot and welcome In this tutorial FSX SE. FD2S

[@muhammadrizalrizkynaufal4559]

Hello sir @flightdeck2sim, Can you share your EZdok cam v2 settings please? I like the angle

[@antoniomorales9143]

On my last sim flight in the B738, I had a complete loss of the autopilot. The surprise put me behind the airplane and I had to handfly the rest of the way. I noticed a loss of localizer functionality as well, but the approach was within minimums and I was able to land despite IMC conditions. Do you have a video addressing this sort of situation?

[@paul123p]

Great info! quick question do do you set a level say 10miles before a waypoint? often get "be level 10miles before (waypoint)"

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Paul, Yes we do sometimes. You then create the WPT x miles before the WPT and add the restriction. FD2S

[@paul123p]

@@flightdeck2sim thought so, how’s the easiest way to program this in?

[@prasanthtadiparthy4896]

You are very Intelligent and Humorous too.😉

[@flightdeck2sim]

Haha thanks! FD2S

[@misterx2395]

I find it really funny how aircrafts have "DLCs" too If I bought a million dollar plane, I would expect them to include 6 FIX-Pages and not selling me an upgrade from 2 pages to six for another million :P PS: Did u ever try other PMDG planes like the 747 for example?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Too Right! Boeing and Airbus are just like any car company! You pay list price you get a stock vehicle with no optional extras! Not for years, some people have asked if I could make a tutorial on other aircraft, I might do in the future. This channel will always revolve around the 737! FD2S

[@deimos9]

Best tutorial Btw, BENAR is mean true (in indonesian)

[@gl7080]

Hello and I have a question: if in the fmc you change a entry in legs let's assume we delete a waypoint, the exec button light's up for conformation. If I afterwards don't wanted to make this change is there a recall function? Thanks for your video's tutorials they are great!!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hello again Dutch Challenge! Prior to executing a waypoint in the FMC LSK6L will highlight ERASE. Selecting that will clear to delete the pending change and return the FMC as it was. You can see the erase function at 3:38, even though I didn't select it! FD2S.

[@gl7080]

How stupid of me I should have been able to discover this myself.

[@geoffhurrell8478]

Might you use 'offset' for weather avoidance?

[@BobbyHoskins1016]

Could you maybe to a tutorial on how to fly the Runway 04 inital approach without radar vectors from CASEY to ILS into stansted? im struggling to input the custom waypoints D30.0 CLN D18.0 BPK ect into the FMC :) thanks for any help

[@BobbyHoskins1016]

the chart plate is 30-2V

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Dene. CASEY would only be flown if BKY VOR is U/S. Off the top of my head I’m not sure but If you select the ABBOT or a applicable transition it should give you good guidance. You would get radar vectored onto the ILS at some point after CASEY/ABBOT FD2S

[@user-oq2fr9je6o]

I have a cdi gauge with airmanager I'd like to put the gps course on. Is there a switch in the 737 to make it work. I have the toggle gps button programmed in msfs but it doesn't seem to work. But it will work with say the default a320. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[@benjamindesilets]

So in DES-->FORECAST-->ISA/DEV and TAI on/off insight on what are purposes of these and how you calculate each?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Ben, All the information on the DES FCST page is used by the FMC to build an Idle Thrust Descent from T/D to the E/D point, the more accurate the Forecast information the more accurate your VNAV PTH descent will be. EAI we seldom use as it's hard to predict when we will use Engine Anti Ice, ISA DEV is the ISA Deviation at our destination (Using the temperature of the METAR) Hope this helped to answer your query! FD2S

[@CharlesHess]

I once did an offset in the middle of the night after begging atc to let me do it. Never given one in 33 years.

I have a question regarding step climbs. Let's say you're at FL350 and have a step climb ahead where you're supposed to climb to FL360. The easiest way doing this is dialing in 36000 on the MCP and press ALT INTV. That will automatically set the new cruise level on the CRZ page and then you'll of course also have to set the new FLT ALT on the overhead panel. My question is what's the easiest way when instead dropping down from let's say FL360 back to FL350 without fooling the FMC into descent mode? I noticed how the same method as described above won't work but instead you have to type in the new FL on the CRZ page and EXEC and of course also reset the altitude on the MCP back to 35000 as well as on the overhead panel. Is there an easier way doing this similar to when you do a step climb? And if you accidentally have the FMC go into decent mode, is it possible to get back to CRZ mode?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Richard. If we were to get a step descent or early descent to a lower CRZ level set it on the MCP and by pushing ALT INTV you will start a 1000fpm descent until it captures the descent profile. Obviously it will never capture it if it's an early step descent so all you need to do is insert your new CRZ level in the FMC on the CRZ page which will exit the descent mode. The aircraft will enter a "CRZ DES" maintaining 1000fpm until reaching the new lower CRZ level, that's how it's done! FD2S

Ah, thanks! I'll give it a try.

[@roryrobson8061]

Recently watched a JustPlanes Tui 737, approaching ILS 25L and ILS01 was also in operation and in case ATC requested them change runway they drew in a centre line of 01 through the FMC but it isn't shown how they did it. Could you explain how that's done. Cheers

[@CaptShami]

Neat

[@niekvdc]

Hi FD2SIM, can you tell me if the FMC can calculate a new t/d after you have descent to a lower cruise-level? Tb Thanks in advance, Niek The Netherlands

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi niekvdc, So long as you update the CRZ page with your new CRZ level the FMC should generate a new TOD FD2S