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Vertical Calculator
Calculate time to TOD and vertical speed required to reach target
altitude at the specified location.
WARNING
Do not rely on VCALC messages as the only means of either avoiding
terrain/obstacles or following ATC guidance. VCALC provides advisory
information only and must be used in concert with all other available navigation
data sources.
FEATURE LIMITATIONS
This feature is inhibited when:
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Groundspeed is < 35 knots
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No active flight plan or direct-to destination is available
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One of the following modes is active: SUSP, Vectors-to-Final, OBS
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Navigating to a waypoint after the FAF
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VCALC
Create a 3-D profile to guide you from your present position and altitude to a final
(target) altitude at a specified location. Once defined, you may configure message
alerts and additional data on the Map page to stay informed of your progress.
190-02488-01 Rev. B
The Vertical Calculator (VCALC) feature is helpful when
you want to descend to a certain altitude near an
airport.
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