7.3 Flight Director (FD)

The Flight Director provides guidance via crossbars on the PFD.
Key Rule
👉 The aircraft must follow the FD crossbars
Autopilot Engagement Rule
The autopilot may only be engaged if:
Aircraft is stable
FD crossbars are aligned
Aircraft is already following FD commands
Core Principle
“First fly the FD – then engage the autopilot.”