The 787 is designed for Required Navigation Performance (RNP) down to 0.1 NM. The 787 FCOM insists on HUD (Head-Up Display) usage for all takeoffs and landings in low visibility.
Q: Can I fly the 787 without memorizing the entire FCOM? A: No. You must memorize the Limitations and specifically emphasized Memory Items (like engine failure during takeoff). The rest you must know how to navigate rapidly during an emergency. 787 fcom
Q: Is the 787 FCOM identical to the 777 FCOM? A: No. The 777 is pneumatic and hydraulic; the 787 is electric. The "System Description" chapters (ATA 24, 30, 36) are completely rewritten. However, the Boeing philosophy of switches (TO/GA, Autopilot mode control) is similar. The 787 is designed for Required Navigation Performance
Q: Where can I get a 787 FCOM for free? A: You cannot. The FCOM is proprietary Boeing intellectual property, protected by copyright. Only certified flight crews, training organizations, or licensed operators have access via secure portals. Unauthorized distribution is illegal. Q: Can I fly the 787 without memorizing the entire FCOM
The 787 FCOM details the CAS which replaced the legacy master caution/warning lights. CAS messages are color-coded:
The FCOM includes an alphabetized CAS Message List—a 200+ page appendix explaining every possible message, its cause, and the required procedure.