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7.2 Managed vs Selected Mode
This is the most important concept in Airbus operations. Managed Mode Aircraft follows FMGS fli...
7.1 Objective and Philosophy
Objective To understand how to properly control and manage the Airbus A320 using automation, whil...
6.7 Crosscheck Concept
Every critical input must be: Entered by PF Verified by PM Core Rule “Garbage in → Garbage out...
6.6 Key Pilot Tasks and common errors
Key Pilot Tasks During all phases: Monitor flight plan Check for route deviations Verify altitud...
6.5 Performance Pages
Takeoff (PERF TO) V1 / VR / V2 → INSERT FLEX Temperature → SET Thrust Reduction Altitude → SET A...
6.4 INIT B Page
Fuel & Weight: Block Fuel → INSERT Zero Fuel Weight → INSERT Importance: Incorrect values will...
6.3 Flight Plan Page
Route Input: Insert waypoints / airways Select SID and runway Insert STAR and approach Importa...
6.2 INIT A Page
Used for basic flight initialization. Required Entries: FROM / TO → Departure & Destination FLT ...
6.1 Objective
The MCDU (Multipurpose Control and Display Unit) is used to manage: Flight planning Navigation P...
5.12 Key Principles
Flows must be consistent Checklists must not be skipped PF/PM roles must be respected Core Rul...
5.1 Philosophy
Checklists are used to verify actions, not to perform them. All procedures follow the principle: ...
4.9 Landing
Objective To safely land the aircraft from a stabilized approach and conduct a controlled rollout...
4.8 Approach
Objective To establish a stable, controlled and smooth transition from descent into final approac...
4.7 Descent
Objective To conduct a controlled and passenger-comfort-oriented descent from cruise altitude to ...
4.6 Cruise
Objective To maintain a stable and efficient flight at cruise altitude. Establishing Cruise Air...
4.4 Takeoff
Line-Up PF: Align aircraft with runway centerline PM: Confirms runway and clearance Take...
3.7 Summary
The A320 cockpit is designed around: Automation Clear information display Efficient pilot intera...
3.6 Sidestick
Each pilot controls the aircraft using a sidestick. Characteristics: Independent for each pilot ...
3.5 Pedestal
The pedestal contains systems used during active flight management. Thrust Levers Control engine...
3.4 Flight Control Unit (FCU)
The FCU is located on the glare shield and is used to control the autopilot. Functions include: ...