September 6, 20196 yr On the keypad of the FMC / MCDU of both on Boeing and Airbus aircraft, the letters E, N, S, W often have a box around them. Anyone know what that's about? Sletvik, Thomas
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September 7, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, Nevian said: Ah, but when would I find it convenient...? I suppose if you're entering in coordinates, it would be easier to find. Captain Kevin Air Kevin 124 heavy, wind calm, runway 4 left, cleared for take-off. Live streams of my flights here.
September 10, 20196 yr Loooonggg time ago, there where no GPS in airliners, and you were supposed to enter coordinates in the FMC for IRS alignment. Those boxed letters were really convenient. I guess they didn't made a new version of the hardware since. Best regards,
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