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7.2 Managed vs Selected Mode

A320 Family Handbook 7. Flight Handling & Airbus Philosophy

This is the most important concept in Airbus operations. Managed Mode Aircraft follows FMGS fli...

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7.1 Objective and Philosophy

A320 Family Handbook 7. Flight Handling & Airbus Philosophy

Objective To understand how to properly control and manage the Airbus A320 using automation, whil...

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6.7 Crosscheck Concept

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

Every critical input must be: Entered by PF Verified by PM Core Rule “Garbage in → Garbage out...

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6.6 Key Pilot Tasks and common errors

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

Key Pilot Tasks During all phases: Monitor flight plan Check for route deviations Verify altitud...

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6.5 Performance Pages

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

Takeoff (PERF TO) V1 / VR / V2 → INSERT FLEX Temperature → SET Thrust Reduction Altitude → SET A...

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6.4 INIT B Page

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

Fuel & Weight: Block Fuel → INSERT Zero Fuel Weight → INSERT Importance: Incorrect values will...

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6.3 Flight Plan Page

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

Route Input: Insert waypoints / airways Select SID and runway Insert STAR and approach Importa...

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6.2 INIT A Page

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

Used for basic flight initialization. Required Entries: FROM / TO → Departure & Destination FLT ...

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6.1 Objective

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

The MCDU (Multipurpose Control and Display Unit) is used to manage: Flight planning Navigation P...

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5.12 Key Principles

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

Flows must be consistent Checklists must not be skipped PF/PM roles must be respected Core Rul...

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5.1 Philosophy

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

Checklists are used to verify actions, not to perform them. All procedures follow the principle: ...

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4.9 Landing

A320 Family Handbook 4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Objective To safely land the aircraft from a stabilized approach and conduct a controlled rollout...

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4.8 Approach

A320 Family Handbook 4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Objective To establish a stable, controlled and smooth transition from descent into final approac...

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4.7 Descent

A320 Family Handbook 4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Objective To conduct a controlled and passenger-comfort-oriented descent from cruise altitude to ...

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4.6 Cruise

A320 Family Handbook 4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Objective To maintain a stable and efficient flight at cruise altitude. Establishing Cruise Air...

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4.4 Takeoff

A320 Family Handbook 4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Line-Up PF: Align aircraft with runway centerline PM: Confirms runway and clearance Take...

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3.7 Summary

A320 Family Handbook 3. Cockpit Layout

The A320 cockpit is designed around: Automation Clear information display Efficient pilot intera...

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3.6 Sidestick

A320 Family Handbook 3. Cockpit Layout

Each pilot controls the aircraft using a sidestick. Characteristics: Independent for each pilot ...

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3.5 Pedestal

A320 Family Handbook 3. Cockpit Layout

The pedestal contains systems used during active flight management. Thrust Levers Control engine...

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3.4 Flight Control Unit (FCU)

A320 Family Handbook 3. Cockpit Layout

The FCU is located on the glare shield and is used to control the autopilot. Functions include: ...

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