Takeoff - Honeywell FMZ Series Pilot's Manual

Flight Management System (FMS) for the Agusta AW139/AB139 Helicopter

TAKEOFF

The FMS considers the aircraft airborne when monitor warning
indicates the aircraft is airborne (weight off wheels). When airborne, the
estimated time of arrival (ETA) for each waypoint replaces the
estimated time en route (ETE), as shown in Figure 4--34. ETAs are
displayed on the ground when an ETD is entered prior to takeoff. Once
airborne, the ETA for the FROM waypoint is replaced with the actual
crossing time. ETEs for any waypoint in the flight plan are available on
PERF PLAN pages or PROGRESS page 1.
Figure 4- -34
ETA on ACTIVE FLT PLAN 1/5 Page
The FMS is selected and coupled to the flight director shortly after
take--off. Initially, the FMS is armed on the flight director. When within
the capture zone, the FMS captures and begins lateral guidance.
The DEPARTURE prompt is displayed on the active flight plan pages
until the aircraft is more than 50 NM from the origin airport. The
DEPARTURE prompt is displayed only when the origin is an airport.
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Operational Example
REV 3 Mar 2009 4-33
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