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=Integrated Flight Display System=
=Integrated Flight Display System=
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The system assist a single pilot to manage an IFR-operated flight. The design is clearly oriented to provide quick access to the requested information and to handle the data as quickly as possible. The goal is to relieve the pilot and reduce the pilot's workload.
The system assist a single pilot to manage an IFR-operated flight. The design is clearly oriented to provide quick access to the requested information and to handle the data as quickly as possible. The goal is to relieve the pilot and reduce the pilot's workload.


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* R5 : Set VS
* R5 : Set VS
* RK : adjusts the selected bug, default Heading
* RK : adjusts the selected bug, default Heading
==={{key press|L1}} : Primary Nav===
Enables you 3 sources [Nav1|Nav2|FMS] to drive the autopilot.
'''Nav1 Nav2'''
Autopilot in NAV mode will follow the radio navigation aids VOR, LOC or ILS.
With the rotary knob {{key press|LK}} you can select the course and sync by pushing the wheel.
VOR sync bearing.
LOC sync course line.
[[#NAV_:_Navigation_Frequencies| HowTo input Frequencies]]
'''FMS'''
Autopilot in NAV/GPSS mode will follow the flightplan as filed.
With the rotary knob {{key press|LK}} you can adjust the course to a waypoint. The FMS will switch in OBS mode and use the course as a radial for the given waypoint.
==={{key press|L3}} : Bearing Ptr===
Enables you to display a bearing to the selected navigation source [Nav1|Nav2|FMS]. The pointer is only visible if the source is in range.
==={{key press|L5}} : Fly Vectors===
This is your hook to the FMS. IF you flying FMS you can leave the route by pressing the {{key press|L5}} and follow the HDG bug. The flightplan is still active and by crossing the route again the FMS will intercept the LEG to continue the route.
==={{key press|R2}} : Timer===
Press {{key press|R2}} to start the timer then you can reset the running timer or stop it. Reset a stopped timer will set it back to zero.
===Bug Selection===
Select the "Bug Select" Tab by pressing the {{key press|PFD}} page rocker switch to the right. With the LSK {{key press|R3}}  {{key press|R4}}  {{key press|R5}}  you can select the corresponding bug for input.
The rotary knob {{key press|RK}} will adjust the selected bug. By pressing the knob you can sync the bug.
After 10sec of no input it will switch back to the HDG bug selection.


==FMS : Flight Management System==
==FMS : Flight Management System==
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==FMS knob==
==FMS knob==
The FMS knob(bottom right) has several functions depending on the performed operation in the keypad and IFD. In most cases it will scroll through selectable objects.
The FMS knob(bottom right) has several functions depending on the performed operation in the keypad and IFD. In most cases it will scroll through selectable objects.
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