Add Waypoints

Waypoints can be added to the route at any point. Added waypoints are followed by route discontinuities.

First, enter the waypoint name in the scratchpad.

Second, locate the correct line in the flight plan and push the adjacent line select key. The scratchpad waypoint name is put into the selected line. The entered waypoint is connected to the waypoint above it via a direct route. A route discontinuity follows the waypoint.

For example, OED is typed into the scratchpad. Push line select key 2L to put OED into line 2. The FMC assumes BTG direct OED. RBL and the rest of the flight plan are kept but, are put after the route discontinuity.

1 Page Title

MOD - replaces ACT when modification is in progress.

ACT - replaces MOD when ERASE is selected or execute key is pushed.

2 Modified Waypoint

OED waypoint entered into the route after BW. Modification creates a route discontinuity because OED was not in the active route. The FMC now requires routing beyond OED.

3 Discontinuity

Discontinuity is corrected when applicable waypoint is entered in boxes.

4 ERASE

Push - removes all modifications and shows active data.

Displayed when the FMC contains modified data.

Removed when the modifications are executed.

5 ROUTE DISCONTINUITY

Line title separates route segments when there is a discontinuity.

Note: Performance predictions to destination on the PROGRESS page are calculated assuming the route of flight is direct between waypoints on either side of a route discontinuity.

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