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Hi all, just wondering, is the overfly function present in the NGX's CDU?

And if not, how to force the Lnav to stick to a precise path over wps as opposed to the more efficient (cutting corners, etc..) default?

Thank you all

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To the best of my knowledge, overflight waypoints are coded into the SID/STAR logic and cannot be added by other means.


Kyle Rodgers

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You can force it by adding a point .1nm on either side, eg. ABCDE/.1.

 

Why, though? What's the practical application?


Matt Cee

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I know on the A3xx you have a over fly button on the MCDU. I remember a few years back an A320 F/O asked me what it was for so doubt it's used much! As Kyle mentioned it's already built into the SID/STAR if required.

 

Anyway's, good ol HDG SEL will do the job rather then being heads down punching away and verifying.

 

Regards


Rob Prest

 

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Well was thinking about the delta button on Airbus' CDU.

Practical implications e.g. Obstables in proximity, lining up etc.

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In those cases, one should be in manual control of the aircraft, in my opinion.


Kyle Rodgers

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Yeah, I think it was more of a theoretical sort of question (just curious if the option is modelled/present in the real A/C).

Concerning the practical implications I am afraid this is turning into one of those situations where one asks a question and progressiviely realizes that the question was pointless lol

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