How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC
by KamranSiddiq in Circuits > Computers
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How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC
One day I was flying in the x-plane 11 default 737, and I wanted to know how to put waypoints in the FMC. I searched online, and the only tutorials I could find were for the Zibo 737. Eventually I figured out how to program the FMC so now I am making a tutorial for less experienced players.
In this scenario, I will be going from KSAC to KSFO and my waypoints will be ALWYS->CEDES->ARCHI. My cruising altitude will be 5000ft, I will be going at 250 knots and my callsign will be AAL1738.
Flight Plan
Before you can program your FMC you need to have waypoints. I recommend SkyVector It is a free website you can use to find waypoints and flight routes.
Press FPLN on the FMC
Press CLR to Clear the Scratchpad
Enter Your Origin Airport's ICAO Code on the Scratchpad
Press the Button Next to the Boxes for the Origin Airport
Enter Your Destination Airport's ICAO Code on the Scratchpad
Press the Button Next to the Boxes for the Destination Airport
Enter Your Flight Number in the Scratchpad
Press the Button Next to the Spaces for FLT NO
If you do this correctly, the blue light above EXEC should light up, do not press EXEC yet. There is an option for CO ROUTE next to the FLT NO but ignore that. The CO ROUTE is for company routes.
Enter Your First Waypoint in the Scratchpad
Press the Button Next to the TO Designation
If you do this correctly then the space under VIA should automatically fill in with the word DIRECT.
Press EXEC
After you press it, the blue light should go off.
Press the LEGS Button
This should take you to a screen like the one above.
Enter Your Second Waypoint in the Scratchpad
Press the Button for the Empty Space Under Your Last Waypoint
If you do this correctly there will be an option to CANCEL MOD and EXEC will light up again.
Press EXEC
Each time after modifying your legs, you will need to press EXEC.
Repeat the Last Three Steps As Many Times As Needed, If Necessary Press NEXT PAGE to Add More Waypoints.
If Something Like the Below Happens to You, Choose the Option That Matches Your Waypoint's Location.
Press the Button DEP/ARR
It should take you to a page like the one above.
Click on the DEP Option
Choose Which Runway You Will Be Taking Off From
If necessary click on NEXT PAGE to get more runway options.
Press EXEC
Press the Button for DEP/ARR INDEX
This will take you back to the DEP/ARR page.
Press the ARR Button for Your Destination Airport
Choose Which Runway You Want to Land On
If necessary press NEXT PAGE to look at more options.
Press EXEC
Press the LEGS Button
There will be a space that has boxes and says DISCONTINUITY, that is fine.
Go to the Next Page and Press on the Button That Is Right After DISCONTINUITY
If there is an option under DISCONTINUITY then press that. Doing this will make that option go into your scratchpad.
Go Back to the DISCONTINUITY Page and Press the Button Next to It
This will replace the DISCONTINUITY with the waypoint.
Press EXEC
Now your NAV flight plan is complete, but you still need to configure the climb cruise and descent.
Press CLB
Modify the SPD/ALT Limit to Your Suit.
Since my cruising altitude is 5000 I will leave the CLB page as it is.
Press Either CRZ or NEXT PAGE They Both Go to the Same Page
Modify This Page to Suit Your Needs
I am cruising at 5000ft and my target speed will be 250kts.
Press DES or NEXT PAGE
Modify This Page to Suit Your Needs
Taxi and Takeoff
Flip F/D From Off to On
Press CMD
Press LNAV
Press VNAV
Flip A/T From Off to ON
Relax While the Plane Flies Itself.
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