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Old 6th May 2016, 14:11
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with "GPS Primary"once Take-Off Thrust is Applied, the FMS automatically updates its position.
Incorrect. The opposite is true, without GPS Primary the Take-off update is active.

With GPS Primary there is no requirement to enter the TO SHIFT. However do take into account that if you should encounter a loss of GPS Primary before applying take-off thrust, that you will have an instant map shift. DME/DME updating will take place once airborne, but probably not in time to prevent a late first turn. So no harm in inserting the TO SHIFT anyway.

As mentioned: TO SHIFT does affect the FPLN predictions (i.e. later lift-off), so constraints could be missed as a consequence. Having said that: FMGS predictions are not to be used in the planning stage as primary means of ensuring SID gradient compliance.
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