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How can I see a distance to NAV1 or NAV2 stations?


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Is there a way to see the DME to a NAV1/NAV2 when I set the respective "bearing" in the PFD?

(meaning: Staying with NAV source of FMS1 so I can use NAV per my plan but seeing the distance to NAV1 when I select it as bearing)

If it's not possible in the CRJ, what usually IRL pilots do to get that distance?

 

Thanks.

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The AOM Part 2, page 5-1-105 and -106 describes the function of the radio's DME function.

 

I don't know how real pilots usually do things, only my own 'procedures'. ;) I'm referring to the radio tuning unit on the middle console, left part. Where you fiddle with TCAS etc.

By clicking DME-H on an active, tuned NAV frequency you should get the DME info in the PFD and MFD. (I haven't flown for a month or two but that's how it worked back then IIRC).

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5 hours ago, Gilbnx said:

Is there a way to see the DME to a NAV1/NAV2 when I set the respective "bearing" in the PFD?

(meaning: Staying with NAV source of FMS1 so I can use NAV per my plan but seeing the distance to NAV1 when I select it as bearing)

If it's not possible in the CRJ, what usually IRL pilots do to get that distance?

 

Thanks.

Click on DME-H in the RTU and you get the DME in the PFD. There is a bug where you can’t see DME on NAV1 and NAV2 at the same time. Will probably be fixed in next update release.

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4 hours ago, TomAce said:

Click on DME-H in the RTU and you get the DME in the PFD. There is a bug where you can’t see DME on NAV1 and NAV2 at the same time. Will probably be fixed in next update release.

Thank you! Will check. 

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On the PFD it is not possible to have a DME-H displayed while on NAV source FMS. The AS CRJ does that, but it is a bug: [PFD] DME-H distance should not be displayed with NAV source FMS

 

To solve your problem @Gilbnx you have to get a copy of the Copilot's NAV setup on your MFD:

 

Copilot's side

  • NAV source: VOR (green needles)
  • RTU2: desired VOR or DME
  • FCP, CRS2: desired course

 

Captain's side

  • MFD format: HSI compass (see below)
  • NAV source: press "PUSH X-SIDE" knob

Now you should have a DME distance (and/or VOR radial) from the Copilot on your MFD while your NAV source is FMS.

 

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On 10/25/2021 at 10:22 AM, KuntaKinte said:

On the PFD it is not possible to have a DME-H displayed while on NAV source FMS. The AS CRJ does that, but it is a bug: [PFD] DME-H distance should not be displayed with NAV source FMS

 

To solve your problem @Gilbnx you have to get a copy of the Copilot's NAV setup on your MFD:

 

Copilot's side

  • NAV source: VOR (green needles)
  • RTU2: desired VOR or DME
  • FCP, CRS2: desired course

 

Captain's side

  • MFD format: HSI compass (see below)
  • NAV source: press "PUSH X-SIDE" knob

Now you should have a DME distance (and/or VOR radial) from the Copilot on your MFD while your NAV source is FMS.

 

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Thank you @KuntaKinte ! Will try it in next flight.

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On 10/25/2021 at 10:22 AM, KuntaKinte said:

On the PFD it is not possible to have a DME-H displayed while on NAV source FMS. The AS CRJ does that, but it is a bug: [PFD] DME-H distance should not be displayed with NAV source FMS

 

To solve your problem @Gilbnx you have to get a copy of the Copilot's NAV setup on your MFD:

 

Copilot's side

  • NAV source: VOR (green needles)
  • RTU2: desired VOR or DME
  • FCP, CRS2: desired course

 

Captain's side

  • MFD format: HSI compass (see below)
  • NAV source: press "PUSH X-SIDE" knob

Now you should have a DME distance (and/or VOR radial) from the Copilot on your MFD while your NAV source is FMS.

 

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Hi, I tried your method and it worked. The only issue is that it took the A/P NAV off for some reason, I had to re-engage it... 

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