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.

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. The PDCS was developed jointly by Boeing and Lear Seigler in the late 1970's.

The FMS can be summarised as being a dual system consisting of the Flight Management Computer (FMC), CDU and a cross talk bus. The modern FMS was introduced on the Boeing 767, though earlier navigation computers did exist. [1] Now, systems similar to FMS exist on aircraft as small as the Cessna 182. In its evolution an FMS has had many ...

Retrofit your 737 MAX and 737NG Flight Management Computers (FMC) with the all new Boeing Flight Management System (BFMS). Modern hardware and software architecture combined with a comprehensive set of new and improved cost-saving features deliver value.

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)

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.

Bulfer’s guide covers the Smith FMC found in the Boeing 737NGs from start to finish. This is where I learned a TON of new stuff. From accurate fuel predictions in all phases of flight, to holds, to step climbs, to offset paths, this book covers it all.

Aug 5, 2023 · FMC Update 14 is mostly about FANS 2 functionality. It was released in Sept 2019 and is available as a retrofit for the 737NG/MAX.

FMC Basics: Learn about the FMC’s purpose, components, and navigation database. Creating a Route : Step-by-step guide on entering your departure, waypoints, airways, and arrival. SID and STAR Procedures : Understand how to input Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs).

Aug 12, 2023 · The FMS in the Boeing 737 is designed to streamline the aircraft’s flight operations, from pre-flight preparation to post-flight analysis. It consists of several components, including the Flight Management Computer (FMC), Control Display Unit (CDU), and the Inertial Reference System (IRS).