FMC & SLOP (strategic lateral offset procedure)

TotalBeginner · 12th May 2008, 23:49

Can anyone tell me if there is a built in feature in the boeing FMC's that allows this process to be automated. If so, can anyone provide a link with further information?

Thanks!

FLCH · 13th May 2008, 00:06

Other than R1 or R2 on the route page ? Not that I know of but if there is I'm sure someone will point it out....

Pilot Pete · 14th May 2008, 08:10

As FLCH says, R1, R2 etc IS automated.....you type it in and the offset is drawn, then the autopilot follows it. How automated do you want it to be?

PP

TotalBeginner · 14th May 2008, 12:33

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R1, R2 etc IS automated.....you type it in and the offset is drawn, then the autopilot follows it. How automated do you want it to be?

That's exactly what I was talking about, I wasn't aware of this feature. Many thanks!

411A · 14th May 2008, 13:03

This automated offset procedure was also available on the very first true FMS/FMC to be available on a widebody civil jet transport.
The FMS/FMC was manufactured by Hamilton Sundstrand, and provided complete LNAV/VNAV/engine thrust management in one neat package, quite a long time ago.
Installed on the Lockheed TriStar...which was first with many unique features.

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