View Full Version : Programming A320 MCDU........
bindook
03-16-2007, 09:24 AM
I need a bit of help using the MCDU.........how do you get the fplan to display on the ND? All i get is a green continues line in the ND..........
Thanks
Michael
Bob Reed
03-16-2007, 10:04 AM
Sorry I can't help you with the MCDU, but there are a few here that I am sure can. Lets see what they say!
Suggy
03-16-2007, 12:24 PM
Once the flight plan has been entered into the MCDU, you simply select 'PLAN' on the EFIS. The waypoints should now be visible on the ND.Press the F-PLN button on the MCDU to take you to the begining of the flight plan.
You probbaly know all this already but never the less just in case.....
Regards,
Darren Sugden
bindook
03-16-2007, 04:24 PM
Darren,
thanks , i seem to find my thru the mcdu as i alsways get lost when trying to follow docs on programming but never find a way of "activating" or getting it to show on the ND ......
Michael
Matt Olieman
03-16-2007, 05:56 PM
Michael, do you have the EFIS set at PLAN?
bindook
03-16-2007, 11:56 PM
Matt, what is confusing me is after you have programed your flight with all waypoints arrivals dep, etc what do you do? Do you need to save the plan then reload it or should it appear on the ND as you make it????
Michael
Matt Olieman
03-17-2007, 08:08 AM
Hi Michael, Sorry, I haven't' been in my cockpit for over 8 months and the memory is just not as good as it used to be :) So I really can't give you detailed instructions.
Suggy
03-17-2007, 09:49 AM
It should appear on the ND as you make the plan but as long as the selector on the EFIS is in the position, NAV or ARC will you be able to see it as it is being constructed.
Regards,
Darren
bindook
03-17-2007, 05:28 PM
If it doesn't appear then theres obviously something wrong???? If i planned a flight say direct from 1 airport with a SID to another aiport (approx 20nm away) the plan should show?
Michael
dodiano
03-17-2007, 09:08 PM
Hi There,
What you have entered on the MCDU Should appear in PLAN mode set on the EFIS seector panel. Once you have that when you move the up and down arrow you should be able to see what you have entered also mive the range up... Try a short route of less than 320 NM and you should be able to see it all on teh ND.
Take care,
Roberto
bindook
03-18-2007, 05:49 AM
Not even a 20nm route shows up, all i get is a straight green line.......
Michael
dodiano
03-18-2007, 11:25 AM
That is weird maybe you should contact Magenta Guys...
bindook
03-20-2007, 05:24 AM
Problem solved.........went thru ALL directories in the pc's & double checked the file sharing.......say no more :-)
Michael