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)

[@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.

[@MarcSputnik]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@phipsd8388]

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

[@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

[@santiagogaborovmilich7887]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnywesco4143]

What's the difference between Lnav and vorloc. I mean while flying say cruising, I have to turn on vorloc or Lnav? Because sometimes Lnav doesn't respond. What is the use of cammand b autopilot? And 2 more buttons under that?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Johny, LNAV uses data from the FMC to "follow the magenta line" VOR/LOC allows you to follow a radial to/from a VOR or intercept the Localiser element of an ILS or just localiser You would benefit from taking a look online at some of the technical aspects of the aircraft regarding you other questions! FD2S

[@johnywesco4143]

@@flightdeck2sim thankyou for the reply

[@prasanthtadiparthy4896]

I always get Take-off Config Warning , please help FD2S.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi there, CONFIG Warning horn sounds if flaps, speedbrake, parking brake and stab trim is not in the correct position for take off. (Make sure speedbrake is NOT armed for Take Off) FD2S

[@TheBumblebee481]

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

[@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

[@BrandonEden-y6q]

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.

[@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?

[@21lamy21]

why is my pmdg trim trying to always correct even though I'm flying manually? maybe a little unrelated subject. I heard so many explanations that still can't understand when i see videos being done here I don't hear. on manual flying, the trim being automatically working.

[@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

[@abrahambhima9073]

How to navigate mouse and view freely? Please help. @flightdeck2sim

[@captaintrapbeats]

Hello, What is the difference between LRC & RTA in the CRZ page? Thanks,

[@zackzeko]

Please upload more tips & tricks on CDU B738 ?

[@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.

[@mattthompson8487]

I tried watching the video and doing some of those things in the Zibo 737 fmc and to this day, those functions aren't modeled.

[@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 !

[@limalima7556]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@prasanthtadiparthy4896]

You are very Intelligent and Humorous too.😉

[@flightdeck2sim]

Haha thanks! FD2S

[@TheIrishAce]

Why cant I clear the restrictions from the legs section of my FMC? I click the ALT INTV like you do and nothing happens, I press the delete button and click the flight level it disappears but then instantly reappears. Is there a reason for this?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Sounds like some sort of bug to me, should delete your restrictions! FD2S

[@geoffhurrell8478]

Might you use 'offset' for weather avoidance?

[@Jeongmudie]

How to see ACT RTE LEGS? +click LEGS? oh thx

[@JoesMeteorites]

Excellent - love the clarity in your explanations 🙂_

[@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!

[@realtime12345]

Great tutorial ! Thanks for the hints en tips !

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks a lot! FD2S.

[@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!

[@deimos9]

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

[@cockpitsim]

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

[@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.

[@HansRo4ming]

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

[@MrOsvaldoFreire]

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

[@muhammadrizalrizkynaufal4559]

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

[@thomaswaldo6447]

How do you find your arrival airport runway heading

[@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

[@timwilson7326]

I'm pretty sure cabin pressurization should not be set to cruise altitude. That's supposed to be the altitude equivalent of cabin pressurization. I don't think they exceed like 8000 ft pressurization

[@timwilson7326]

Please school me if I am wrong but I am just an aircraft mechanic

[@roshan85tc]

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

[@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).

[@PhilippeBorfiga]

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

[@dabloclaims6884]

Yo man, just wanted to ask about fcu arrival, when u are making a flight plan for a relatively short flight , should you put in dep then your waypoint then arrival , after that go to perf page and fill info, or can you wait for your cruise and about 15 min before TD type in your arrival then, which one would be better . Thank you

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Dablo, If it's a really short flight (eg positioning an aircraft to an airport 20 minutes away) fill in as much information as you can on the ground, including arrival information. If it changes in flight just change it in the air! FD2S

[@Final_Turn]

Sometimes I type "RW30R" In Fix rings and it says "Not in Data Base". Then I write "RWY30R" And it accepts .. Can you explain my mistake

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Kk Strange, in the real aircraft it accepts RW30R so long as it's either your DEP or ARR! FD2S.

[@Final_Turn]

flightdeck2sim May be descrepancy in PMDG design

[@cezarykosmider6563]

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

[@Ninkjeboi]

I got an problem everytime before T/D. My fmc says that I have to reset mcp altitude. How can I fix this? Every time I pass T/D I am not descending

[@jackvegt1042]

You're not listening to your computer, are you? :-) Set any altitude BELOW the cruise altitude in the MCP, before TOD and you're fine.

[@andrevdw747]

Hi FD2SIM, can i also use the fmc to fly a teardrop approach? Or will that always flown by hand? exmple : I have flown a couple times EHRD (Rotterdam airport RW06 ILS) with a non straight in landing. Looking at the chart of RW06 ILS www.ais-netherlands.nl/aim/2018-08-30-AIRAC/graphics/eAIP/EH-AD-2.EHRD-IAC-06-1.pdf I am usingthe following incoming route: ROT adf - 261 degrees PS adf - course 291 degrees procedure turn cat C for Zibo 737 EH250 towards G/S, landing RW06 Currently i program a custom waypoint to make the turn... Thanks again and keep posting your great video’s!

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi andrevdw, If it's correctly coded there should be no issue. If it's not coded fly over PS and then for a CAT C aircraft it's 1m15s on the 291 before turning final. FD2S

[@andrevdw747]

flightdeck2sim Thanks, it is not coded correctly so will fly the approach as I did before. Kind regards, Andre

[@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.

[@SilkyJohnsen]

Climbing like a bat out of hell... I'm crying. HAHAHA

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Fantastic Vid on the B737 FMC!! Thanks

[@TheThormann89]

Is it possible that a lot of your tips on the Zibo will not work? greetz :)

[@flightdeck2sim]

FMC is still in development but more and more features will become available. 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?

[@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

[@AnindyaBiswascars]

inhale.... OOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKKKE DOOOOOOOKKKKKEEEE

[@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

[@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

[@AbhikMallik]

🤗❤️

[@mountainsprings3303]

Great Tutorial. Thanks for your effort.

[@robertosoares1969]

Good Job Sir. thanks

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@aviation73780]

RTA wpt meaning ?

[@noel12397]

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

[@CaptShami]

Neat

[@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

[@charlesabela9661]

Very informative!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@sakohaji]

Hi. I may have a very funny question but I am sort of a beginner. I would like to know how to detach each instrument as you were doing to monitor it without having to change view each time especially the FMC which can not be detached as the original B737-800 Laminar Research? Thank you for your tutorials. Oh I may please ask you to try to speak a little slower so we foreigners can catch up with your instructions.

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Saib, This is just a handy feature with the PMDG, I don’t know if it’s possible in XP 11, it would be a specific feature to a addon aircraft Feedback noted 👍🏼 FD2S

[@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

[@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

[@wong2230]

...Awesome!thanks

[@benjamindesilets]

RWY Remain function in the FMC under takeoff page, when would you use this? I feel like I've seen this explained in one of your videos but I cant remember which one it was

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Ben, We don't use this information in the FMC, just the TORA from the Chart. FD2S

[@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

[@kedilipilot07]

You are very good bro!

[@markcardwell]

My brain hurts

[@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.

[@이종혁-d8t]

I love you man

[@HotrunVideo]

Does the PMDG Virtual Type Rating playlist referenced at the end of the video still exist somewhere?

[@flightdeck2sim]

Yes! Visit my channel, then click playlists.. 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

[@sakshikhorana]

Thank you:)

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.

[@spiritzm]

Thanks a lot!

[@StephaneSOUBIRAN]

Thank you

[@CharlesHess]

a nother

[@kevinfiranda]

Superb !

[@paulasouth9337]

Hi Can you tell me what program you are using to flow through the virtual flightdeck so easily. thanks

[@flightdeck2sim]

Hi Paula. A handy utility called EZDOK. FD2S

[@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

[@HARRRYVID]

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

[@flightdeck2sim]

Thanks HARRRYVID! FD2S.