737 FMC Intercept Course.
Question if anyone has the answer," When flying on a intercept heading, to intercept an LNAV (inbound course) to a waypoint, does the progress page display track miles to run to the next waypoint or just the direct distance to the waypoint from the aircrafts position?
I use the intercept course function LSK 6R regularly when making a visual approach by extending the runway centre line back outwards, or the (final approach track) to a waypoint on the final approach that is inside my anticipated base turn. As the aircraft is flown toward a point on this extended centre line I use the progress page to monitor the track miles to run to calculate the appropriate path required. Also the vertical deviation indicator on the EHSI is providing guidance. However again is this based on a track distance to the intercept point of the extended centre line, or is it just a direct distance from the aircraft position.
Cheers mang.