Post by audiohavoc on Apr 20th, 2011 at 5:47am
Markoz wrote on Apr 20th, 2011 at 5:30am:
| [quote author=audiohavoc link=1298308309/135#143 date=1303263059]Ahh, forgot about the trend line. |
I didn't even know it was a trend line! :-[/quote]
Now you know. Another helpful guide on some glass navigation displays is a green arc that shows the predicted distance to the altitude dialed into the MCP. This is really useful when climbing or descending in vertical speed mode, especially when you are expected to be at a specific altitude when crossing a waypoint. You can adjust the vertical speed until the green arc overlays the desired waypoint to ensure that you reach the desired altitude when crossing. After some time navigating an old bird like the 727 with only VOR/DME/ADF navigation, you really come to appreciate how much information is displayed on the ND. RNAV capable aircraft with an FMS really make navigation much easier, but they can be a real crutch for pilots who don't know how to navigate with basic nav radios and charts.
