Hi

When making a flightplan I rather often need a geographic navigation fix which is not in the data base (Updated NAVIGRAPH).

The updated FMC USER'S MANUAL for PMDG 737NG - AOM page 30 Revision - 1.4 2APR04 and page 31 Revision - 1.4 23APR04 show three methods to fix the problem

1. Place bearing/ Distance
2. Latitude/Longitude
3. Place bearing/Place bearing

I generally fly the 737-800 version 1.1, and need unknown fixes.

For DME approaches, for instance, I use the # 1 method which is easy and works fine.

But when there is a succession of unknown waypoints (4, 5, 6 ...) for instance, method # 1 don't work, and method # 2 would be the best. Unfortunately, neither the format proposed, nor variations are accepted by the FMC, nor method # 3

Which are the correct formats for # 2 and # 3 methods?

1. Have you read this manual: http://support.precisionmanuals.com/kb/a59/fmc-custom-waypoint-entry-notes.aspx ?

 

2. For approaches you usually do not need to enter waypoints if you have an updated navigation database - just select the approach you intend to fly.

 

3. How exactly do you enter the waypoints? Which format did you use?

Hi Calypte

Sorry for this late reply. Tks for your's. It works OK now