757 FMC program
 

Does anyone know if there is a program available that teaches how to use the 757 fmc or any training material that may be available? If so where can I get it?

Cheers

Tell us why you want it, and we might think about it...

I am coverting from the bus to the 757 and would like something to assist me in transitioning from the MCDU to the FMC.


Cheers

Believe it or not, it is possible for a B757 to have an MCDU fitted, if it has a Pegasus FMC! You'll probably never hear it get called that though.

I don't know of any budget FMC programs, only the extremely costly CBT stuff.

However, if its just a basic guide you're after, then Bill Bulfer's 'Big Boeing FMC User's Guide' is ideal. It covers the 74, 75, 76 and 777, as there is a large degree of commonality. You should be able to get it from any aviation book shop.

If you're converting from a 'bus to 757 it will be a piece of cake! The Boeing philosophy is much, much easier and more intuitive than Airbus.

R.

airbuslad,

you might do glance at Aerowinx' "Precision Simulator 747-400 V1.3" (usually named PS1.3). Although a 747-400 CBT program (actually a full simulator), the very complete FMC simulation should give you some familiarity with the Boeing / Honeywell approach of a FMC and the display of information on the ND. Price is in the EUR/$ 280 range.

PS1.3 was originally designed for MS-DOS but, surprinsingly, still runs on most Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP systems. There is a directory of stores selling PS1.3 on the company website.

Disclaimer: there are differences between the 744 and the 757, and simplifications of the FMC simulation. Use the official documentation of your airline. ;)

EoD

Wouldn't the airline your working for provide you with the neccesary information and training airbuslad?

Try '767 PIC' from Wilco it's a very very realistic 767 sim for FS2k2, and the FMC is second to none... can't imagine much diffeence between the 757 and 767 FMC's...

Nial

I agree Bill Bulfer's guide is excellent, but perhaps a bit overwhelming for initial training. A couple of basic 757/767 sites that will introduce you to the systems/FMC's are:

http://www.meriweather.com/767/767_main.html

and


http://www.smartcockpit.com/


By the way, Bill Bulfer's website is at:

http://www.bluecoat.org/

He has a forum on cockpit automation and some of the best and brightest folks in the world participate.

And Airbuslad, you will love the 757.......

Thanks so much for the info guys.


GranT: Yes my airline is providing me with training materials but I just wanted to get additional info to make the transition easier. I have been assimilated into the Airbus collective and it is hard to leave.


Cheers

If you can work a Bus FMC - a 757 FMC should be easy - since the Pegasus Honeywell - made under license for Sextant FMC was based on the 757/767 FMC design effort ( that wasnt my quote by the way - that is Honeywells )- yes - another Boeing innovation in the Bus ( same for the leading edge slats )- if you are legitimate - Honeywell has a nifty PC-FMC CD-ROM based PC - FMS simulation - you order it from Honeywell website - or call there technical publications dept. - its about $200 buck s - but I hear they often give them away for goodwill's sake. By the way - this PC-FMS is given away at Fasrnborough & Paris Airshows as a demo - it works for about 30 days - unless you keep turning the clock back on your PC .. BABBAY ..