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markers on the map ...that are created , by you , or others to designate course | markers on the map ...that are created , by you , or others to designate course | ||
arrival points , using a GPS systenm and charts , or using radial "crosschecks" to | arrival points , using a GPS systenm and charts , or using radial "crosschecks" to | ||
'''FIX''' a point in space that you should fly AT . The last of these is the exact point at which the 777 should be on 69 degrees magnetic (ie you compass heading) Magnetic headings also , vary an Isogonic Variation Chart must also be plotted if flying only by compass | '''FIX''' a point in space that you should fly AT . The last of these is the exact point at which the 777 should be on 69 degrees magnetic (ie you compass heading) Magnetic headings also , vary an Isogonic Variation Chart must also be plotted if flying only by compass. | ||
Pilots mostly use Pre-Planned Routes and GPS systems . Navigation is changing with technology , but using radio systems , VOR Beacons and the like , to navigate , is required knolledge for the '''real 777 Jockey !'' | |||
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Át the bottom of the left flightscreen (primus 1000 efis) there are white markers and another white indicator will appear , if this indicator is in the centre of the marks , there are two sets , one for heading into runway and | Át the bottom of the left flightscreen (primus 1000 efis) there are white markers and another white indicator will appear , if this indicator is in the centre of the marks , there are two sets , one for heading into runway and | ||
the other(verical white ticks on the right of the left screen) for pitch or "glideslope" these scales and thier markers should always be | the other(verical white ticks on the right of the left screen) for pitch or "glideslope" these scales and thier markers should always be '''Dead Center''' , if they are you are bang on line for your runway , this only happens if you are in the radio '''CONE''' between 3 and 10 degrees | ||
of your heading and glide slope information only occurs at '''UNDER 2500 ft''' | of your heading and glide slope information only occurs at '''UNDER 2500 ft''' | ||
practise makes perfect . | practise makes perfect . | ||
In real life an IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) landing will require | In real life an IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) landing will require SID , TAC , RUNWAY , SECTIONAL , EN ROUTE , Approach Plates and NOTAMS Notices to Airman) that the pilot must obtain . You can obtain most of these free on the Web . | ||
NEVER do an instrument approach with the nose of the 777 pointing down more than 3-5 degrees or you may crash ! Your decent and heading into any runway must be carefully planned ! The weather ALWAYS PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE ! | NEVER do an instrument approach with the nose of the 777 pointing down more than 3-5 degrees or you may crash ! Your decent and heading into any runway must be carefully planned ! The weather ALWAYS PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE ! |
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