An FMS is a specialized computer system that automates a wide variety of in-flight tasks, reducing the workload on the flight crew. A primary function is in-flight management of the flight plan. [Wikipedia]
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Which trigonometric algorithm does an FMS use to determine distance between waypoints?
When entering waypoints into an FMS, the FMS calculates bearing and distance between them.
Does it use "normal" spherical trigonometry equations, or go for the more accurate Vincenty algorithm which takes the earth to be an oblate spheroid?
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Where can I find an image of the Thales FMS220 RMS page?
I'm looking for photo/color image showing Thales FMS220 RMS (Radio Management System) page. Also COMMUNICATION and XPDR pages are highly welcome.
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is it possible that setting a lower airspeed makes a steeper climb?
I'm now studying a Flight Management System (FMS), and it says that when the FMC predicts that the airplane will not reach an ALT constraint, the CDU will display "UNABLE NEXT ALT" and then we have to manually set a lower airspeed to provide a…
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