How do I align IRS PMDG 737?
How do I align IRS PMDG 737?
How do I align the IRS?
- Move the IRS selectors from OFF to NAV.
- Open the FMC and go to the POS INIT page, downselect the GPS Position into the ENTER IRS POS prompt (LSK 6R).
- Wait the specified time (set in the PMDG/General/IRS dialog) – a countdown is visible in the upper left corner of the ND.
Do pilots start cold and dark?
Cold and dark start is the first start of the day. It takes place after the plane is taken out of the hangar. It is in cold and dark state and the pilots have to completely check it and then start it.
What does cold and dark mean?
In cosmology and physics, cold dark matter (CDM) is a hypothetical type of dark matter. Cold refers to the fact that the dark matter moves slowly compared to the speed of light, while dark indicates that it interacts very weakly with ordinary matter and electromagnetic radiation.
How long does IRS alignment take?
The time required for a complete IRS alignment can be as long as 17 minutes or as short as 7 minutes. Usually, at the equator the alignment time is shorter and it increases as you go up the hemispheres. This is because the rotation of earth is faster at the equator.
How do I set up an IRS position?
What does cold and dark mean in aviation?
Cold and dark start is the first start of the day. It takes place after the plane is taken out of the hangar. It is in cold and dark state and the pilots have to completely check it and then start it. All systems are off, so they check the amount battery power then switch them on.
