Bulfers FMC book, is it worth it?
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Bulfers FMC book, is it worth it?
I bought bulfers FMC book about 8 years ago and I found it to be really bad and horrible layout making it not so pedagogic. A real waste of money.
I am wondering if he has done any improvements with newer revisions.
There is not much material regarding FMC out there.
I am thinking about buying The "combination 737 cockpit companion" and the "Combination 737 FMC guide" Is it worth buying his books? Couldn't find any samples of his books.
I am wondering if he has done any improvements with newer revisions.
There is not much material regarding FMC out there.
I am thinking about buying The "combination 737 cockpit companion" and the "Combination 737 FMC guide" Is it worth buying his books? Couldn't find any samples of his books.
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Jimmy,
I find all his books very worthwhile. The FMC guide was never going to be a rip-roaring read, was it?! All the information that you'll need is in there, though. It just takes some time. The cockpit companions are excellent.
Kit
I find all his books very worthwhile. The FMC guide was never going to be a rip-roaring read, was it?! All the information that you'll need is in there, though. It just takes some time. The cockpit companions are excellent.
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If it covers how to stop VNAV picking a geometrical approach path after any altitude restriction, in version 10.6, I'll buy it 
Totally useless for most approaches. Hopefully 10.7 will have this sorted out.
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Totally useless for most approaches. Hopefully 10.7 will have this sorted out.
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If it covers how to stop VNAV picking a geometrical approach path after any altitude restriction, in version 10.6, I'll buy it
Let's hope this gets 'fixed' in the next version.
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I don't fully understand why the 10.6 update does it even after reading your link IRRenewal
Would I be correct in saying that previously the FMC would allow a level segment in the descent path, but now it will only allow a continuous idle thrust descent, which is why it gives me speeds of 210 kts with 95 track miles from touchdown? It is trying to extend the glide range by using a low speed? I notice that whenever you select direct say the FAF it reduces to the flaps up speed even if you are 100 miles away.
Its really put me off VNAV. You spend so much time programming it, its just not worth it especially on short flights, I just can't be bothered now.
Would I be correct in saying that previously the FMC would allow a level segment in the descent path, but now it will only allow a continuous idle thrust descent, which is why it gives me speeds of 210 kts with 95 track miles from touchdown? It is trying to extend the glide range by using a low speed? I notice that whenever you select direct say the FAF it reduces to the flaps up speed even if you are 100 miles away.
Its really put me off VNAV. You spend so much time programming it, its just not worth it especially on short flights, I just can't be bothered now.
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You can buy it here http://www.utem.com/
I have not received mine yet. I will give you a review as soon as I get it.
I have not received mine yet. I will give you a review as soon as I get it.
