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Fuel & Weight: Block Fuel → INSERT Zero Fuel Weight → INSERT Importance: Incorrect values will result in: Wrong fuel prediction Incorrect performance

Takeoff (PERF TO) V1 / VR / V2 → INSERT FLEX Temperature → SET Thrust Reduction Altitude → SET Acceleration Altitude → SET Climb (PERF CLB) Managed speed profile active Monitor climb performance Cruise (PERF CRZ) Mach mode active Fuel predictions monito...

Key Pilot Tasks During all phases: Monitor flight plan Check for route deviations Verify altitude and speed constraints Common Errors Missing discontinuities Incorrect SID/STAR selection Wrong performance data Not updating approach

Every critical input must be: Entered by PF Verified by PM Core Rule “Garbage in → Garbage out.” Key Principle The MCDU is a tool: It supports the pilot It does not replace decision-making Outcome A correctly programmed MCDU ensures: Accurate navigatio...

Objective To understand how to properly control and manage the Airbus A320 using automation, while maintaining full situational awareness. Core Philosophy The Airbus is designed around one key concept: 👉 “Manage the flight path, monitor the automation.” Pilot...

This is the most important concept in Airbus operations. Managed Mode Aircraft follows FMGS flight plan Speed, altitude and path are automated Used when: Normal operations Following SID / STAR Cruise and climb Selected Mode Pilot manually selects values...

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...

Located at the top of the PFD. Importance The FMA shows: Active modes Armed modes Autothrust status Key Rule 👉 Always confirm mode changes on the FMA Standard Call “FMA checked”  

The A320 uses fixed thrust detents: IDLE CL (Climb) FLX/MCT TOGA Key Concept Thrust levers are set to detents Autothrust manages thrust within limits Core Rule “Set thrust – let the system manage it.”

Energy = Speed + Altitude Good Energy State On profile Correct speed Minimal corrections required Bad Energy State Too fast / too high Too slow / too low Correction Methods Adjust vertical speed Use speed brakes Select speed if required

Pilots must: Understand active modes Anticipate aircraft behavior Intervene early Common Mistakes Blind trust in automation Wrong mode selected Late corrections Core Rule “If you don’t understand the mode – you are not in control.”

Manual flying is required: During training In abnormal situations When automation is not appropriate Key Principle Smooth inputs via sidestick Trust flight control laws

Pilots must always know: Where the aircraft is going What the aircraft is doing What will happen next Core Rule “Stay ahead of the aircraft.” Outcome Correct application of Airbus philosophy results in: Smooth, efficient flights Proper automation usage Hi...

Objective To provide simplified guidance for handling non-normal situations in a safe and structured manner. General Philosophy In all abnormal situations: 👉 Aviate – Navigate – Communicate Fly the aircraft Maintain situational awareness Communicate when wor...

Maintain runway track Thrust → TOGA Positive climb → Gear UP At safe altitude: Engage autopilot Follow ECAM actions

The ECAM system provides: Automatic failure detection System information Step-by-step actions Core Rule “Follow ECAM – do not memorize procedures.”