flyhigh
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I was looking at This Picture of an ERJ145 and saw there was one FMC. Is there a reason on why there is one instead of two?
Missing An FMC?
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mpenguin1
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I was looking at This Picture of an ERJ145 and saw there was one FMC. Is there a reason on why there is one instead of two?
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The First Officer is being punished?
I was looking at This Picture of an ERJ145 and saw there was one FMC. Is there a reason on why there is one instead of two?
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The First Officer is being punished?
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
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Ordered the DX and not the EX edition?
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Someone in the market for a Honda eh?
-Matthew
Ordered the DX and not the EX edition?
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Someone in the market for a Honda eh?
-Matthew
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
I might be wrong...but I don't see the FMC at all in that picture!
There normally on top the instrument panel but under the magnetic compass.
In case of this ERJ it should be above where it says ERJ-145.
In addition a FMS should have dials and a digital display telling altutudes and such. And I don't see that any where in this pic.
Like in this pic for example:
www.airliners.net/open.file/825076/M/
www.airliners.net/open.file/917571/M/
-Matthew
There normally on top the instrument panel but under the magnetic compass.
In case of this ERJ it should be above where it says ERJ-145.
In addition a FMS should have dials and a digital display telling altutudes and such. And I don't see that any where in this pic.
Like in this pic for example:
www.airliners.net/open.file/825076/M/
www.airliners.net/open.file/917571/M/
-Matthew
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
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I might be wrong...but I don't see the FMC at all in that picture!
There normally on top the instrument panel but under the magnetic compass.
In case of this ERJ it should be above where it says ERJ-145.
In addition a FMS should have dials and a digital display telling altutudes and such. And I don't see that any where in this pic.
Like in this pic for example:
www.airliners.net/open.file/825076/M/
www.airliners.net/open.file/917571/M/
-Matthew
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doh....
slaps head...
-Matthew
I might be wrong...but I don't see the FMC at all in that picture!
There normally on top the instrument panel but under the magnetic compass.
In case of this ERJ it should be above where it says ERJ-145.
In addition a FMS should have dials and a digital display telling altutudes and such. And I don't see that any where in this pic.
Like in this pic for example:
www.airliners.net/open.file/825076/M/
www.airliners.net/open.file/917571/M/
-Matthew
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doh....
slaps head...
-Matthew
Kingairer
'Tiger Team' Member
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I might be wrong...but I don't see the FMC at all in that picture!
There normally on top the instrument panel but under the magnetic compass.
In case of this ERJ it should be above where it says ERJ-145.
In addition a FMS should have dials and a digital display telling altutudes and such. And I don't see that any where in this pic.
Like in this pic for example:
www.airliners.net/open.file/825076/M/
www.airliners.net/open.file/917571/M/
-Matthew
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I think you are confusing the Flight Guidance Controller, FGC, with FMS.
I might be wrong...but I don't see the FMC at all in that picture!
There normally on top the instrument panel but under the magnetic compass.
In case of this ERJ it should be above where it says ERJ-145.
In addition a FMS should have dials and a digital display telling altutudes and such. And I don't see that any where in this pic.
Like in this pic for example:
www.airliners.net/open.file/825076/M/
www.airliners.net/open.file/917571/M/
-Matthew
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I think you are confusing the Flight Guidance Controller, FGC, with FMS.
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
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I think you are confusing the Flight Guidance Controller, FGC, with FMS.
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Yea...was thinking of the autopilot or FGC. But figured it out hense my....
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doh....
slaps head...
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-Matthew
I think you are confusing the Flight Guidance Controller, FGC, with FMS.
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Yea...was thinking of the autopilot or FGC. But figured it out hense my....
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doh....
slaps head...
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-Matthew
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
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I think you are confusing the Flight Guidance Controller, FGC, with FMS.
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Which poses a good question. Where is the FGC/autopilot located on the the ERJ?
There not located in the normal place they typically are in other planes. Which is on the dash (if you wanna call it that) under the magnetic compass.
As referenced in these pics.
www.airliners.net/open.file/825076/M/
www.airliners.net/open.file/917571/M/
-Matthew
I think you are confusing the Flight Guidance Controller, FGC, with FMS.
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Which poses a good question. Where is the FGC/autopilot located on the the ERJ?
There not located in the normal place they typically are in other planes. Which is on the dash (if you wanna call it that) under the magnetic compass.
As referenced in these pics.
www.airliners.net/open.file/825076/M/
www.airliners.net/open.file/917571/M/
-Matthew
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
I'm guessing PFD=Primary Flight Device???
Where is that located on this pic.?
http://myaviation.net/?pid=00427333
-Matthew
Where is that located on this pic.?
http://myaviation.net/?pid=00427333
-Matthew
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
Okay...kool but different!
-Matthew
-Matthew
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
True...makes your scan easier...guess i've just been used to seeing Boeing cockpits.Think maybe Douglas had their PGS/autopilot in the same position as well.
-Matthew
-Matthew
FlyChicaga
Vintage Restoration
The ERJ Flight Guidance Controls are in the same place as the Boeings are, just the indications of what you have selected are on the Primary Flight Displays (PFDs), ie. the six pack of instruments. Selectable items like altitude, VS, speed, and heading are all indicated in blue on the PFD.
So, in a Boeing, when you set an altitude, it is shown on the FGC panel. In the ERJ, you set the altitude in the same spot as the Boeing, but the selected altitude is displayed over the altitude tape.
Ergonomically, I can't say either is better. The ERJ has its advantages, as does the Boeing. Honestly, combining both would be best, but would take up a lot of panel space. The ERJ has a very "clean" cockpit compared to many.
So, in a Boeing, when you set an altitude, it is shown on the FGC panel. In the ERJ, you set the altitude in the same spot as the Boeing, but the selected altitude is displayed over the altitude tape.
Ergonomically, I can't say either is better. The ERJ has its advantages, as does the Boeing. Honestly, combining both would be best, but would take up a lot of panel space. The ERJ has a very "clean" cockpit compared to many.
NJA_Capt
Well-Known Member
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Is there a reason on why there is one instead of two?
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Multiple FMSs are generally for overwater ops. Single FMSs suffice for landlocked flying. If the Primus system didn't need the Honeywell FMS I bet they wouldn't have an FMS at all. They would have a cheaper Garmin 530.
Is there a reason on why there is one instead of two?
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Multiple FMSs are generally for overwater ops. Single FMSs suffice for landlocked flying. If the Primus system didn't need the Honeywell FMS I bet they wouldn't have an FMS at all. They would have a cheaper Garmin 530.