Jump to content

Enter DEST Data question


JackSwyr

Recommended Posts

I’m nearing TOD on a flight right now.  I get a message on the MCDU to enter DEST data, so what exactly do I do now?  From other flights and experimenting I have to go to activate approach first?  Is this correct?

Thanks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Tutorial flight help you a lot

 

Go to your MCDU, click PERF button, move to the APPR page using the last button right bottom of the screen (NEXT).

 

There, you can enter destination runway / airport winds, QNH etc information and MDA/MDH

Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 hours ago, ozgulkagan said:

Tutorial flight help you a lot

 

Go to your MCDU, click PERF button, move to the APPR page using the last button right bottom of the screen (NEXT).

 

There, you can enter destination runway / airport winds, QNH etc information and MDA/MDH

Thanks but it seems to me that the only way I can get access to this page is to actually "Activate" the Approach, is this correct?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, mopperle said:

No this is not correct. Please work through the tutorial it is all explained there ( Chapter Descent Preparation).

Ok, Otto, will have a look through it in a few minutes.  But in all my flights so far, when I see that orange ENTER DEST DATA the only way I can get to the screen is when I "Activate" the approach.  I tried every button on the MCDU and there's no other way.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Deputy Sheriffs
47 minutes ago, JackSwyr said:

Ok, Otto, will have a look through it in a few minutes.  But in all my flights so far, when I see that orange ENTER DEST DATA the only way I can get to the screen is when I "Activate" the approach.  I tried every button on the MCDU and there's no other way.

 

Please login to display this image.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

51 minutes ago, JackSwyr said:

Ok, Otto, will have a look through it in a few minutes.  But in all my flights so far, when I see that orange ENTER DEST DATA the only way I can get to the screen is when I "Activate" the approach.  I tried every button on the MCDU and there's no other way.

 

They're correct Jack (I feel funny saying that about these guys, because they are some of the most knowledgeable people in our community when it comes to the Airbus Pro!).  Just ignore the Activate Approach and press change the page twice and you'll see where to enter the Descent Data.

 

Best wishes!

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, masterhawk said:

 

Please login to display this image.

Yes, this is exactly as I thought.  When I get the orange message "ENTER DEST DATA" I have no choice but to "Activate APPR mode".  Only then can I enter in the QNH and etc.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, DaveCT2003 said:

 

They're correct Jack (I feel funny saying that about these guys, because they are some of the most knowledgeable people in our community when it comes to the Airbus Pro!).  Just ignore the Activate Approach and press change the page twice and you'll see where to enter the Descent Data.

 

Best wishes!

 

 

Thanks Dave, will try you method as soon as I am able.  Real world stuff today for a while.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, DaveCT2003 said:

 

They're correct Jack (I feel funny saying that about these guys, because they are some of the most knowledgeable people in our community when it comes to the Airbus Pro!).  Just ignore the Activate Approach and press change the page twice and you'll see where to enter the Descent Data.

 

Best wishes!

 

 

And what page are you referring to that I must press twice?  Thanks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, masterhawk said:

When you see that message. Call the PERF page. There you can cycle through the different phases as explained in the upper FCOM screenshot.

 

Ok, so it looks like I was correct all along.  I see the message, and I have no choice but to activate approach phase to enter the dest data.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Deputy Sheriffs
1 hour ago, JackSwyr said:

Ok, so it looks like I was correct all along.  I see the message, and I have no choice but to activate approach phase to enter the dest data.

 

No, it’s not required to activate the approach phase!

You activate via 6L but you can cycle through the pages via 6R!

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, masterhawk said:

No, it’s not required to activate the approach phase!

You activate via 6L but you can cycle through the pages via 6R!

 

Thanks and I’ll try this next time I make a flight.  But it’s been my experience that when I cycle through the pages via 6R all I get it “Next Phase” with no place to enter that information, hence my posting about this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

22 minutes ago, JackSwyr said:

Thanks and I’ll try this next time I make a flight.  But it’s been my experience that when I cycle through the pages via 6R all I get it “Next Phase” with no place to enter that information, hence my posting about this.

 

Jack,

 

I'm going to be on the voice server off and on today, but I should be online most all tomorrow.  Swing by and I'll sort this out for you in about 10 seconds.

 

Best wishes.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

17 minutes ago, DaveCT2003 said:

 

Jack,

 

I'm going to be on the voice server off and on today, but I should be online most all tomorrow.  Swing by and I'll sort this out for you in about 10 seconds.

 

Best wishes.

Thanks Dave, most likely tomorrow, what’s a good time EST?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, DaveCT2003 said:

 

Looking forward to seeing you!

 

Best wishes.

 

I accidentally hit the wrong button so you didn’t see my edit.  I was curious as to the best time EST?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

12 minutes ago, JackSwyr said:

I accidentally hit the wrong button so you didn’t see my edit.  I was curious as to the best time EST?

 

I'm off and on today, but tomorrow... 1100 to 1600 GMT-5.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 minutes ago, JackSwyr said:

Thanks Dave, 0600 to 1300 EST.

 

You've managed to confuse me again brother!  LOL!!!

 

I don't know if you're saying that's when you will be around, or you're trying to adjust the times I gave you? EST is currently GMT-5, so the times I provided are in fact EST times.

 

See you tomorrow.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, DaveCT2003 said:

 

You've managed to confuse me again brother!  LOL!!!

 

I don't know if you're saying that's when you will be around, or you're trying to adjust the times I gave you? EST is currently GMT-5, so the times I provided are in fact EST times.

 

See you tomorrow.

 

:) My bad, sorry 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, masterhawk said:

When you see that message. Call the PERF page. There you can cycle through the different phases as explained in the upper FCOM screenshot.

 

Ok, I’m making a flight now, you were right and I was extremely wrong, sorry for all the hassles.  A huge mistake on my part.  Thank you for all your help guys!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use