To run the FDE Prediction Program:
1.With the 400/500 Series Trainer running, the simulated 400/500 unit on, and the desired flight plan active, select the ‘Options’ menu in the upper left corner (Figure 2).
2.Select ‘Fde Prediction Program’. The FDE Prediction Program window will appear (Figure 3), listing the flight plan waypoints and the current time as the departure time.
Figure 3. FDE Prediction Window
3.To change the departure date, click on the down arrow adjacent to the ‘Date (UTC)’ field. A calendar window appears. Click on the left or right arrows to select a different month (if desired), then click on the desired date.
4.To change the departure time, click on the hours, minutes or seconds fields adjacent to the ‘Time (UTC)’ field. Click on the up or down arrows to change the displayed time.
5.To change the planned ground speed, route space or maximum allowed outage, click on the ‘Setup button’. A setup window is displayed (Figure 4). Click on the field for the desired item, then enter the desired value.
Figure 4. Flight Setup Window
NOTE: Although the Flight Setup window refers to Oceanic Phase of Flight, the prediction will be correct even when Route Space of 1 or 2 NM is selected for U.S. RNAV routes, SIDs, or STARs.
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