Whether you are preparing for a simulator session at the Boeing Training Campus in Seattle or simply an aviation geek decoding the "More Electric" airplane, the 787 FCOM is your definitive source. It tells you how to start the silent engines, how to shed the electrical load, and ultimately, how to tame the Dreamliner.
| Feature | 787 FCOM (Boeing) | A350 FCOM (Airbus) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pilot authority (Tactile yokes) | Computer authority (Side sticks) | | Electrical | VFSGs (Variable freq) | CSDs (Constant speed drives) | | Flight controls | Envelope protection with limit cues | Hard envelope protection (Alpha floor) | | Checklist style | "Flow then read" (Boeing style) | "Do ECAM actions" (Smart alerts) | | Windows | Large, electronic dimming | Standard with pull shades | 787 fcom
In the world of modern aviation, the transition from a qualified pilot to a type-rated 787 captain hinges on one singular, authoritative document: the (Flight Crew Operations Manual). For pilots stepping into the revolutionary composite-skinned airliner, the FCOM is more than a manual—it is the legal and technical foundation of every flight. Whether you are preparing for a simulator session