Originally Posted by
172_driver
1. Doesn't matter if an SID is loaded or not. Just fly HDG SEL and avoid following the magenta track.
2. Yes, you can select the first expected enroute fix on top on LEGS page 1.
1 and 2 is just about "tidiness" in the FMC
3. Yes an active VOR and/or DME is a good idea for situation awareness.
4. It's Mode Control Panel (MCP) and I think you're talking about the Course Selector. I have it prepared for a return to the departure field normally.
thx for the reply. Track miles are affected if you dont remove the SID , especially a long downwind departure . I think its good CRM to have a magenta course line as the same line of the airway. The PF can easily see their on course track when given the vector to intercept or direct to waypoint .