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

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

OP DES, V/S

V/S, V/S

OP CLM, OP DES

V/S, OP CLB

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Q19488 When does “LAND” Appear on the FMA?

LOC and G/S Arm

LOC Arm

GS Arm <400RA

LOC and G/S Arm < 400RA

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

ECON/AUTO SPD mode active.

Autothrust speed control is lost.

The suitable speeds for descent.

The ATC speed tolerance in the current airspace.

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

ILS Approach Mode activates

G/S & LOC indications appear on the PFD

LOC Indications

G/S Indications

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

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

Speed Brakes must be extended

Speed Brakes must be retracted

Move SPD BRKs to 1/2.

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

It triggers a intermittent CRC, LVL2 ECAM,

The autopilot turns off with no subsequent notification.

Autopilot switches off with three clicks only.

It triggers a continuous CRC, LVL1 ECAM,

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

To not confuse the FMGCs.

To ensure the AP doesn't also disconnect.

To prevent any CRC, ECAMs and Warnings.

As it's more natural.

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

750fpm

650fpm

1000fpm

500fpm

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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?

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

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

AP Disconnects.

ATHR disconnects.

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

When the engines are at their most economical altitude.

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

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

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

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

Pull the SPD knob.

Disconnect AutoThurst.

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

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

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Q19502 A CSTR of +690 means what exactly?

Constraint. Fly level at 690ft

Constraint. Cross below 690ft.

Constraint. Cross at 690ft or above.

Constraint. Do not go higher than 650ft.

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

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.

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

Pushing the METRIC ALT pushbutton. FCU.

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Quiz: A320: Autoflight