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https://www.captainsim.org/forum/csf.pl?num=1323042456 Message started by boeing247 on Dec 4th, 2011 at 11:47pm |
Title: SID and STAR problem Post by boeing247 on Dec 4th, 2011 at 11:47pm
As I entered a SID and a STAR into my flight plan I encountered two different problems: On the SID, only the SID appeared without the flight plan (though it also added "VECTORS" as a leg, so was it just do to the fact that I was taking off from a relatively small airport?), and the STAR would not import--the last leg of the flight plan still showed as the last one I had input into the FMC. Do I need to select a Trans, and if so, how do I know which one to pick?
Thanks, boeing247 |
Title: Re: SID and STAR problem Post by wims on Dec 5th, 2011 at 6:25am
Many SIDs are vectored departures, they dont have any waypoints, instead they have instructions on the departure chart. Usually they say something like "Fly heading XXX, climb to XXXXft, expect vectors to the first waypoint within xx minutes.". Its obviously critical that you read the chart for the exact instruction when you fly this departure. BTW, its critical for ANY departure / arrival / approach you fly. Always download and read the chart and make sure that you understand everything before you attempt to fly it. After you have entered it into your FMC doublecheck all the waypoints to make sure that they have been entered correctly, and that any altitude / speed constraints have been entered correctly as well. Unfortunately the navigraph navdata isnt very accurate, and often contains incorrect data. Very often.
As for your STAR issue, it would be a lot easier to troubleshoot if you told us your exact route and which STAR you are trying to insert |
Title: Re: SID and STAR problem Post by boeing247 on Dec 6th, 2011 at 12:18am
Okay. I didn't think anything was wrong with the SID (because it is just one that requires vectoring), but I wanted to be sure in case I was missing something.
Anyway, I'm flying from Bangor Intl. in Maine to Chicago-O'Hare International. My my last manually-entered waypoint is PAITN, so I am of course flying the PAITN TWO STAR. And yes, I have looked downloaded, printed, and looked over all of the charts. |
Title: Re: SID and STAR problem Post by theguz on Dec 6th, 2011 at 6:08am
Delete the "vector" waypoint and add a latlong point. Because "vector" is not a real point. I would do that.
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Title: Re: SID and STAR problem Post by boeing247 on Dec 7th, 2011 at 12:52am theguz wrote on Dec 6th, 2011 at 6:08am:
Yes, I know, but my real problem is that the STARs won't input. |
Title: Re: SID and STAR problem Post by Markoz on Dec 7th, 2011 at 2:15am boeing247 wrote on Dec 7th, 2011 at 12:52am:
I'm not sure what you are doing wrong. I have no problems adding SID, STAR and TRANS to my plan. I'm sure you already knw this, but... SID - Select the RWY then the SID. STAR & TRANS - Select the RWY then the TRANS (if there is one), then the STAR and it's TRANS (if wanted/needed). If this is a fault in the 757, then use the extended download service, get new links, download it again and install it. It's up to you if you uninstall before reinstalling or install using the repair option. Make sure you install it as an administrator (for Vista & Windows 7). Mark |
Title: Re: SID and STAR problem Post by boeing247 on Dec 7th, 2011 at 3:57am
I'll try it again, and also on the 767. Though TRANS are not necessary, no?
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Title: Re: SID and STAR problem Post by Markoz on Dec 7th, 2011 at 9:59am
Sometimes I use a TRANS that is listed under the selected STAR (left side of the CDU), other times I select the TRANS under the RWY (right side od the CDU), and sometimes I use both. But I always try to use a TRANS. If I don't use a TRANS, the flight plan doesn't show the end of the route at the runway or a holding point after the runway. It usually ends at the last waypoint of the STAR. This is not a big deal because if you are close to the ILS you can still capture it, although you might find that you will need to enter the ILS frequency and heading manually (RAD/NAV page of the CDU).
Mark |
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