A320: Autoflight | Quiz - Pilot George, L3 Airline Academy (CTC Aviation) Cadet Blog

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Q19483 In the CLB detent, with ATHR Switched ON, what happens if the Thrust Levers are moved Forward of the CLB detent?

AP Disconnects.

ATHR disconnects.

Autothrottle returns to an ARMED state, with TOGA/FLEX shown in a whitebox.

TOGA/FLEX then becomes the upper band of the ATHR speed range

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Q19505 What is the Effect of “Activating the Approach Phase” on the MCDU?

LS automatically switches on should you be conducting an ILS approach.

Aircraft will slow to the next flap limiting speed and the speed bug drops to Vapp.

Aircraft will slow to the next flap limiting speed and the speed bug matches to the new target.

You'll be way above profile and likely need to go around.

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Q19461 What information does the
Yaw Bar give you?

How much Yaw you are currently experiencing in flight.

It indicates the Flight Director yaw orders, to maintain the aircraft on the runway centerline.

It indicates in the opposite sense to a usual flight director, and tells you which side of the centreline you are on.

The rudder input required for a balanced turn.

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Q19463 When is the Autopilot First Available for use?

At or above 400ft

On gear retraction.

On rotation.

At or above 100ft and after 5 seconds.

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Q19502 A CSTR of +690 means what exactly?

Constraint. Do not go higher than 650ft.

Constraint. Cross below 690ft.

Constraint. Cross at 690ft or above.

Constraint. Fly level at 690ft

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Q19487 What does a Temporary white Box indicate on an FMA?

Armed mode.

Aircraft can not meet the requiremenrts of that mode.

Recently changed mode.

Mode reversion.

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Q19469 A Managed Descent in a Holding Pattern gives what Rate of Descent?

650fpm

1000fpm

500fpm

750fpm

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Q19481 What happens if the THR LVR ATHR buttons are pushed for more than 15 seconds?

ATHR is lost for the remainder of the flight along with any ATHR associated protections.

ATHR is lost for the remainder of the flight.

Manual thurst mode is engaged.

ATHR disconnects as normal.

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Q19492 When will “SPEED SPEED SPEED” be heard?

Low energy, pre-alpha floor situation.

Too fast with flaps

Really slow on the approach.

High energy

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Q19467 The Descent Profile should lead to what IAS at 1000’ Above the Runway?

V2+10

GSMini

Vapp

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Q19507 After a G/A, how can you now Follow the G/A Procedure?

Manually fly it.

Perf Page, Active Go Around Phase. Or.. Enable Nav mode.

Activate your secondary flight plan.

Ask ATC for Vectors.

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Q19493 What Triggers ALPHA FLOOR?

EGWPS when Attitude over a given threshold.

Slow IAS.

Slow GS.

FAC when Attitude over a given threshold.

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Q19506 After a G/A, what is then “Strung” on the F-Plan page?

The route to your alternate airport.

The secondary flight plan.

The original approach so you can try again without needing to re-enter all of the data.

FPLAN DISCONTINUITY

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Q19472 What is shown in the vertical column when the HDG knob is pulled in both Managed Descent and Managed Climb?

V/S, V/S

OP DES, V/S

OP CLM, OP DES

V/S, OP CLB

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Q19468 What is Signified by the MANAGED SPD RANGE Bug in a Managed Descent?

Autothrust speed control is lost.

ECON/AUTO SPD mode active.

The suitable speeds for descent.

The ATC speed tolerance in the current airspace.

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Q19504 What happens if you Fly Over a Magenta D [in a circle] when in Managed Nav?

SPEED BRAKE flashes on the ND.

SPEED BRAKE appears in Amber

Three clicks, mode reversion to HDG.

Approach mode automatically activates.

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Q19496 What causes the Memo “SPEED BRK” Flashing (amber) to Appear?

Move SPD BRKs to 1/2.

When the autothrust wishes to add thrust but you still have speedbrakes out.

Speed Brakes must be retracted

Speed Brakes must be extended

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Q19495 When is ALPHA FLOOR available?

Always.

In Normal Law and alternate laws where ATHR is operative.

In Normal law & Alternative laws only.

In Normal Law with operating autothrust.

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Q19489 How can you get out of “LAND” Mode?

Both options.

Go-Around

Turn off FD or AP

None of these.

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Q19478 In the Armed mode, the Actual Thrust is Equal to what?

The THR setting in use, i.e. TOGA will equal TOGA thurst.

The thrust setting associated with the position of THR LVR.

MCT / TOGA.

Cost Index constraints.

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Q19498 What is Displayed in the Top Centre of the ND?

Active Nav Aids

The active approach

The runway of the selected approach in the MCDU.

HDG Indication

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Q19491 The message MORE DRAG on the FMA is due to?

The need to Reduce the thrust prior to TOD.

The need to lower the landing gear for more drag.

Passing the TOD point without reducing thrust. CSTR may not be met.

DES mode with IDLE thrust requiring drag (speed brakes) in order to meet constraints in the descent profile.

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Q19477 With the ATHR Active, Actual Thrust is primarily Limited by what?

The thrust setting associated with the position of THR LVR.

MCT / TOGA.

Cost Index constraints.

Flight plan constraints.

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Q19460 What happens if you Push the V/S knob?

Enters VS mode with the current VS

Permits the selection of a VS.

Enters managed VS Mode.

LVL OFF

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Q19475 What does SRS stand for? And what does it do?

Speed Referencing System, guides aircraft pitch to maintain V2+10 (2 eng) or V2+15 maximum (1 eng)

Speed Referencing System, guides aircraft pitch to maintain V2+5 (2 eng) or V2 maximum (1 eng)

Speed Referencing System, guides aircraft pitch to maintain V2+15 (2 eng) or V2 maximum (1 eng)

Speed Referencing System, instructs the flight director computers.

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Q19485 What is the Minimum Speed Possible with ATHR ON?

VaProt

VLS

VaMAX

VSW

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Q19503 When on Profile, Extending the Speedbrake in a Managed Descent does what?

Thrust increases.

It'll maintain profile by applying thrust to maintain it.

It'll maintain profile with speed to fight against drag.

Thrust decreases.

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Q19484 When is RETARD heard on Autoland and Manual Landings?

10ft, 40ft

10ft, 20ft

10ft, 30ft

20ft, 10ft

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Q19473 Are constraints adhered to if you pull the HDG knob during a Managed Descent / Climb?

No.

Yes, depending on the class of airspace.

Yes.

Yes, if autothrust is engaged.

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Q19479 What happens to ATHR if the Thrust Levers are Moved to Idle?

LEVER CLB appears on the PFD reminding the pilots of an incorrect THR LVR position.

ATHR demands IDLE Thrust

AP Disconnects.

ATHR Disconnects

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Q19480 Why should the ATHR be Switched OFF on the Instinctive Button(s)?

As it's more natural.

To prevent any CRC, ECAMs and Warnings.

To ensure the AP doesn't also disconnect.

To not confuse the FMGCs.

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Q19500 How is the ‘TO’ WPT easily Identified?

Red

Green

White

Amber

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Q19470 What do the FMA’s read if a Lower Altitude is Selected, and the ALT knob on the FCU is Pulled?

OP DES

VS-1000

DES

VS with current VS selected.

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Q19471 When will ALT CRZ Appear on the FMA’s?

When the aircraft is within 2,000ft of it's optimium cruise altitude.

When the aircraft reaches the altitude entered into the CRZ MCDU page.

The aircraft is about to level off at a preselected altitude.

When the engines are at their most economical altitude.

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Q19465 Why should the Autopilot NOT be Switched Off on the F.C.U.?

Autopilot switches off with three clicks only.

The autopilot turns off with no subsequent notification.

It triggers a intermittent CRC, LVL2 ECAM,

It triggers a continuous CRC, LVL1 ECAM,

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Q19497 What happens on the PFD Altitude Tape when the Aircraft descends below MDA?

Altitude numbers turn amber.

Altitude numbers turn red.

Alt box flashes.

Alt box turns amber.

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Q19490 The message DECELERATE on the FMA is due to?

A need for you to reduce the thrust prior to TOD.

The landing gear being up on final approach.

Passing the TOD point and the speed brakes are required to meet the profile.

Passing the TOD point without reducing thrust.

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Q19488 When does “LAND” Appear on the FMA?

LOC and G/S Arm < 400RA

LOC and G/S Arm

GS Arm <400RA

LOC Arm

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Q19464 When can Both Autopilots be Selected at the Same time?

When approach mode is engaged.

For a non-precision approach.

When LOC and GS modes are armed or engaged

At all phases of flight

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Q19459 How is the Metric Altitude displayed and what information is Displayed when enabled?

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. FCU.

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. On the scratchpad of the MCDU.

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. Alt tape (selected at the top, current at the bottom) and bottom of the SD.

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. Alt tape (current at the top, selected at the bottom) and top of the SD.

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Q19458 You are in Managed Mach at High Altitude. How do you Change to Selected Speed?

Push the SPD/MACH pushbutton on the FCU and Pull the SPD knob.

Disconnect AutoThurst.

Pull the SPD knob.

Push the SPD/MACH pushbutton on the FCU and Push the SPD knob.

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Q19466 What happens to the IAS Bug if FD’s & A/P’s are switched OFF?

Nothing.

Reverts to Selected Mode (Blue)

Remains in Managed Mode (Magenta) in case managed mode is engaged again.

All bugs are lost.

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Q19474 Climbing to FL250 (on FCU): at FL225, FCU is now set to FL220. What happens?

VS-1000

VS with current VS selected.

OP DES

DES

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Q19494 When is Windshear Protection available, when is it triggered?

<1500AGL & Flap 1 or greater.

<1300AGL & Flap 1 or greater.

<1500AGL & Flap 21 or greater.

<1300AGL & Flap 2 or greater.

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Q19462 When is the Yaw bar displayed?

On the ground, or below 30ft RA.

Below 30ft RA

None of the these options.

On the ground.

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Q19482 If the ATHR is Switched OFF on the Instinctive Buttons, what happened to the Thrust?

ENG THR matches the current THR LVR position at the point of disconnect.

THR LOCK until pilots set desired manual thrust.

Nothing.

Manual thurst mode is engaged.

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Q19486 What is MINI G/S?

Vapp adjusted for 1/3 headwind component taken from winds entered into the MCDU.

Vapp adjusted for 1/4 of the winds entered into the MCDU.

Vapp+10

Vapp

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Q19501 What does a triangle mean after a Waypoint name?

Underfly

Overfly

FlyPast

FlyBy

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Q19499 What happens if you Press the LS Button on the EFIS Control Panel?

G/S Indications

LOC Indications

G/S & LOC indications appear on the PFD

ILS Approach Mode activates

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Q19508 What happens to the RA Indication during a Cat 3 Approach with DH 50?

It flases red.

It turns amber.

It turns green.

It goes red.

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Q19476 What is G/A TRK exactly?

Guides the aircraft along a TRK set in the FCU at G/A.

Guides the aircraft along the current track at Go-around initiation.

Entirely the same as TRK, although only displays on a go-around.

Guides the aircraft along a wind adjusted HDG for a given RWY TRK on G/A.

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