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Just stumbled across this photo and I was wondering:
a) Why are there two waypoints named ABLUKOV and ABLESLA? I know they(F/C) put it into the FMGS, but should they be 2 to 5 letters long?
b) Can a A330 go to FL400? Obviously yes. Like wise I've been in a B736 at Fl430 if memory serves me correct.
EDIT: Ref. pic: http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.p...5983768&nseq=1
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Martin
a) Why are there two waypoints named ABLUKOV and ABLESLA? I know they(F/C) put it into the FMGS, but should they be 2 to 5 letters long?
b) Can a A330 go to FL400? Obviously yes. Like wise I've been in a B736 at Fl430 if memory serves me correct.
EDIT: Ref. pic: http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.p...5983768&nseq=1
Thanks,
Martin
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a) Those two waypoints are ABEAM-Waypoints. The crew previosly received a direct-to clearance to DOLAP, and selected 'WITH ABEAM WAYPOINTS' on the MCDU. These ABEAM-Waypints are then indicated as ABxxxxx on the ND as in your picture.
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FMGC - Abeam Function
Lets say you are routing:
GOL > LUKOV > RESLA > Dolap and ATC clear you direct to DOLAP.
You enter Direct DOLAP in the FMGC and you are given 2 options:
1) Direct to DOLAP.
2) Direct to DOLAP with abeams.
If you select the 2nd option with abeams you will get what you see on the Arc display.
ABGOL
ABLUKOV
ABRESLA
DOLAP
The AB standing for Abeam.
Yes the A330 can make FL400 depending on weight & OAT.
GOL > LUKOV > RESLA > Dolap and ATC clear you direct to DOLAP.
You enter Direct DOLAP in the FMGC and you are given 2 options:
1) Direct to DOLAP.
2) Direct to DOLAP with abeams.
If you select the 2nd option with abeams you will get what you see on the Arc display.
ABGOL
ABLUKOV
ABRESLA
DOLAP
The AB standing for Abeam.
Yes the A330 can make FL400 depending on weight & OAT.
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Martin,,...good catch but real easy to solve.....
The normal flight plan would have you follow those waypoints....but if you get a direct routing,you would punch that into the box....but when you do that you will get a prompt that allows you to keep the waypoints between your current position and the direct waypoint......ie AB before the waypoint name stands for ABeam.......it allows to to crosscheck your position if you were to follow the originally filed flight plan......PB
The normal flight plan would have you follow those waypoints....but if you get a direct routing,you would punch that into the box....but when you do that you will get a prompt that allows you to keep the waypoints between your current position and the direct waypoint......ie AB before the waypoint name stands for ABeam.......it allows to to crosscheck your position if you were to follow the originally filed flight plan......PB
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Coldbear
Sorry for going off topic.
Probably not the apropriate forum, but since the thread is about the A330
would like to ask if it correct that, in order to qualify for CCQ the candidate
needs to have 500 hrs on A320 to be eligible. Any truth in this?
Cheers,
Zerograv
Sorry for going off topic.
Probably not the apropriate forum, but since the thread is about the A330
would like to ask if it correct that, in order to qualify for CCQ the candidate
needs to have 500 hrs on A320 to be eligible. Any truth in this?
Cheers,
Zerograv
On most of the recent Airbus you can select a look up/down feature.It makes the system display the traffic 10000ft above or below you depending on the way it has been selected.It also displays the traffic 2700 in the opposite direction.Traffic is shown out to 80 miles subject to the ability of the symbol generator(DMC)
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On most of the recent Airbus you can select a look up/down feature.It makes the system display the traffic 10000ft above or below you depending on the way it has been selected.It also displays the traffic 2700 in the opposite direction.Traffic is shown out to 80 miles subject to the ability of the symbol generator(DMC)
