How To - Enter Data into the FMS

The Proline avionics in the A220 use a unique method of data entry. On the Center Pedestal, each pilot has a Multifunction Keyboard Panel (MKP) with a Scratchpad. When you begin typing on the keyboard, the characters are entered into the scratchpad and a blue square appears on the cursor which you can insert into any data field on a Multifunction Window (MFW) on any of the Display Units (DU).

IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST ENTER YOUR WEIGHT AND FUEL IN ORDER FOR THE AUTOFLIGHT SYSTEM TO WORK AS EXPECTED

Data Entry – MKP Soft Keys Method

To enter data into any entry field in the avionics using your mouse/cursor,

1. Use the MKP to type what you want into the scratchpad first

2. On any DU MFW, click on the field you'd like to insert the data.

Data Entry – Hardware Keyboard Method

To enter data into any entry field in the avionics using your physical keyboard,

1. Ensure you have assigned an ENTRY MODE KEYBIND in the EFB via Settings > EFB Settings page.

2. Press the assigned keybind to enable ENTRY MODE, then start typing using your physical keyboard to enter data into the scratchpad first
   Note: While in “Entry Mode” all other control inputs to the sim are disabled.  Exit entry mode to resume functionality.

3. Press the assigned keybind again to exit ENTRY MODE.

4. On any DU MFW, use your mouse/cursor to click on the field you'd like to insert the data.

Mandatory Data

Entering your weight, CG, and Fuel amount on the FPLN -> FUEL tab is required in order for the aircraft to calculate it's VNAV path and for autoflight to work as expected. To do, simply enter the relevant info as shown: