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B737 NG FMC. Ref to barometric setting for FPA V/B and V/S on DES page.

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Old 28th Nov 2009, 11:37
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B737 NG FMC. Ref to barometric setting for FPA V/B and V/S on DES page.

Scenario: setting a WPT and ALT on LSK 3R on DES page, you get the FPA V/B and V/S presented on LSK 4R.
Where does the FMC get the barometric pressure data from when calculating FPA, V/B and V/S as depicted on the DES page.
Is it from the forecast page, or the actual QNH setting on the PFD (or could it be referenced from STD?
Any reference to a Boeing manual would be highly appreciated.
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as u might be above transition level my guess goes to DESC FORECAST page...
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Got the answer with a little help from a friend.
The FMC reads the baro setting from the PFD of the pilot with FD set to master. As far as I can see there is no reference to this in the FCOM.

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