First introduced on the series 200 in Feb 1979 as the Performance Data Computer System (PDCS), the Flight Management Computer (FMC) was a huge technological step forward. Smiths Industries (formerly Lear Seigler) has supplied all FMCs installed on the 737.

Nov 24, 2024 · FMC messages on Boeing 737 aircraft inform the flight crew of degraded system operations or data input errors. These messages appear in the CDU scratchpad and are classified as: FMC Alerting messages; FMC Entry error messages; FMC Advisory messages; FMC data link messages (alerting and advisory) ATC data link messages (alerting only)

Boeing Flight Management System (BFMS) retrofit is available for 737 MAX and 737 NG. Upgrade your Flight Management Computer (FMC) and start realizing the robust performance and cost-saving benefits of the BFMS.

Learn advanced techniques for the 737 Flight Management Computer (FMC). Route planning, performance, departures, arrivals, and more.

Jul 15, 2023 · The Flight Management Computer (FMC) is a crucial component of the Boeing 737 aircraft’s avionics system. It plays a vital role in managing and controlling the aircraft’s navigation, flight planning, and performance optimization.

Jul 17, 2023 · The Flight Management Computer System (FMCS) is an essential component of the Boeing 737 aircraft, providing advanced automation and navigation capabilities to optimize flight operations.

Launching the FMC/CDU: The Next Generation 737 cockpit has two FMC/CDUs mounted at the forward end of the throttle pedestal. To closely model the functionality of the 737 Next Generation cockpit, the PMDG 737 is capable of displaying two FMC/CDUs on the screen at one time.

Feb 21, 2013 · This document provides an overview of the Boeing 737 Next Generation flight management computer system (FMC). It describes the key components of the flight management system including the FMC, autopilot, inertial reference systems, and GPS.

This document summarizes sections of a flight management computer (FMC) operations manual for a Boeing 737 aircraft. It outlines 5 sections that describe: 1) general FMC information, 2) preflight page displays, 3) lateral navigation pages, 4) vertical navigation pages, and 5) a tutorial flight from Amsterdam to London.

Feb 9, 2012 · The guide is a real-world guide designed for 737 pilots, and not only provides detailed information on a vast array of FMC commands, screens and nuances, but also examines many of the options relating to specific software versions.