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Old 7th Apr 2012, 07:15
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nitpicker330
 
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The CFP in CX is very accurate BUT it's only as good as the info programmed into it pre departure.
The FMGEC in the Bus or the FMC in the Boeing is also very good but relies in the Pilot entering all the data correctly.

Once airborne start with the CFP and then after all the winds/temps are in the FM, use it. It will be more accurate as it blends in real time data.
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