FMC Navigation

Question 1

Cost Index is a method used by the FMC to find the most economical balance between:

Answer 1

1. Fuel Costs
2. Labor/Lease costs

Question 2

During a VNAV climb, selecting the ALT INTV switch on the MCP panel will:

Answer 2

Remove the lowest altitude constraint.

Question 3

T/F: With a higher altitude set on the MCP, the aircraft will automatically enter a climb when the S/C (step climb) point is reached.

Answer 3

False. The aircraft will not climb automatically for a step climb.

Question 4

Which two conditions will allow LNAV to be armed?

Answer 4

1. Aircraft is less than 3 NM from the FMC course.
2. Aircraft is on an intercept heading that is less than 90 degrees.

Question 5

Cruise descents should be used:

Answer 5

During cruise, when the aircraft will not cross the VNAV descent path.

Question 6

T/F: Conditional waypoints are usually part of a STAR or SID, and cannot be created by the pilot.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

Selecting EXIT HOLD and EXEC while on the first 1/2 of the outbound leg of a hold will cause the aircraft to:

Answer 7

Turn direct to the hold waypoint, then depart the hold.

Question 8

T/F: Entering winds on the DES Forecast page allows the FMC to calculate a more accurate VNAV path.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Using the DES NOW feature will initiate a ____ until the VNAV path is crossed, at which point that will be followed.

Answer 9

1,000 foot per minute descent.

Question 10

What FMC message can you expect when on a VNAV descent and you encounter a stronger than forecast tailwind?

Answer 10

DRAG REQUIRED