instructables How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC by KamranSiddiq One day I was flying in the x-plane 11 default 737, and I wanted to know how to put waypoints in the FMC. I searched online, and the only tutorials I could find were for the Zibo 737. Eventually I figured out how to program the FMC so now I am making a tutorial for less experienced players. In this scenario, I will be going from KSAC to KSFO and my waypoints will be ALWYS->CEDES->ARCHI. My cruising altitude will be 5000ft, I will be going at 250 knots and my callsign will be AAL1738. Step 1: Flight Plan Before you can program your FMC you need to have waypoints. I recommend SkyVector It is a free website you can use to find waypoints and flight routes. Step 2: Press FPLN on the FMC How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 1 Step 3: Press CLR to Clear the Scratchpad How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 2 Step 4: Enter Your Origin Airport's ICAO Code on the Scratchpad How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 3 Step 5: Press the Button Next to the Boxes for the Origin Airport How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 4 Step 6: Enter Your Destination Airport's ICAO Code on the Scratchpad How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 5 Step 7: Press the Button Next to the Boxes for the Destination Airport How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 6 Step 8: Enter Your Flight Number in the Scratchpad How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 7 Step 9: Press the Button Next to the Spaces for FLT NO If you do this correctly, the blue light above EXEC should light up, do not press EXEC yet. There is an option for CO ROUTE next to the FLT NO but ignore that. The CO ROUTE is for company routes. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 8 Step 10: Enter Your First Waypoint in the Scratchpad How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 9 Step 11: Press the Button Next to the TO Designation If you do this correctly then the space under VIA should automatically fill in with the word DIRECT. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 10 Step 12: Press EXEC After you press it, the blue light should go off. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 11 Step 13: Press the LEGS Button This should take you to a screen like the one above. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 12 Step 14: Enter Your Second Waypoint in the Scratchpad How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 13 Step 15: Press the Button for the Empty Space Under Your Last Waypoint If you do this correctly there will be an option to CANCEL MOD and EXEC will light up again. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 14 Step 16: Press EXEC Each time after modifying your legs, you will need to press EXEC. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 15 Step 17: Repeat the Last Three Steps As Many Times As Needed, If Necessary Press NEXT PAGE to Add More Waypoints. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 16 How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 17 Step 18: If Something Like the Below Happens to You, Choose the Option That Matches Your Waypoint's Location. Step 19: Press the Button DEP/ARR It should take you to a page like the one above. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 18 Step 20: Click on the DEP Option How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 19 Step 21: Choose Which Runway You Will Be Taking Off From If necessary click on NEXT PAGE to get more runway options. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 20 Step 22: Press EXEC How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 21 Step 23: Press the Button for DEP/ARR INDEX This will take you back to the DEP/ARR page. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 22 Step 24: Press the ARR Button for Your Destination Airport How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 23 Step 25: Choose Which Runway You Want to Land On If necessary press NEXT PAGE to look at more options. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 24 Step 26: Press EXEC How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 25 Step 27: Press the LEGS Button There will be a space that has boxes and says DISCONTINUITY, that is fine. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 26 Step 28: Go to the Next Page and Press on the Button That Is Right After DISCONTINUITY If there is an option under DISCONTINUITY then press that. Doing this will make that option go into your scratchpad. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 27 Step 29: Go Back to the DISCONTINUITY Page and Press the Button Next to It This will replace the DISCONTINUITY with the waypoint. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 28 Step 30: Press EXEC Now your NAV flight plan is complete, but you still need to configure the climb cruise and descent. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 29 Step 31: Press CLB How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 30 Step 32: Modify the SPD/ALT Limit to Your Suit. Since my cruising altitude is 5000 I will leave the CLB page as it is. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 31 Step 33: Press Either CRZ or NEXT PAGE They Both Go to the Same Page How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 32 Step 34: Modify This Page to Suit Your Needs I am cruising at 5000ft and my target speed will be 250kts. How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 33 Step 35: Press DES or NEXT PAGE How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 34 Step 36: Modify This Page to Suit Your Needs How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 35 Step 37: Taxi and Takeoff Step 38: Flip F/D From Off to On Step 39: Press CMD How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 36 Step 40: Press LNAV Step 41: Press VNAV Step 42: Flip A/T From Off to ON Step 43: Relax While the Plane Flies Itself. That looks like a lot of work! It's great you were able to figure that out :) How to Program X-Plane11 Default 737 FMC: Page 37
