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

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Q19486 What is MINI G/S?

Vapp+10

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

Vapp

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

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

<1300AGL & Flap 1 or greater.

<1500AGL & Flap 21 or greater.

<1500AGL & Flap 1 or greater.

<1300AGL & Flap 2 or greater.

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Q19495 When is ALPHA FLOOR available?

In Normal Law and alternate laws where ATHR is operative.

Always.

In Normal Law with operating autothrust.

In Normal law & Alternative laws only.

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Q19462 When is the Yaw bar displayed?

On the ground.

None of the these options.

Below 30ft RA

On the ground, or below 30ft RA.

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Q19493 What Triggers ALPHA FLOOR?

EGWPS when Attitude over a given threshold.

Slow IAS.

FAC when Attitude over a given threshold.

Slow GS.

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

At all phases of flight

When approach mode is engaged.

For a non-precision approach.

When LOC and GS modes are armed or engaged

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Q19501 What does a triangle mean after a Waypoint name?

Overfly

Underfly

FlyPast

FlyBy

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

ATHR Disconnects

ATHR demands IDLE Thrust

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

AP Disconnects.

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

It flases red.

It goes red.

It turns amber.

It turns green.

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

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

Thrust increases.

Thrust decreases.

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

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

1000fpm

650fpm

750fpm

500fpm

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

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

FPLAN DISCONTINUITY

The route to your alternate airport.

The secondary flight plan.

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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?

DES

OP DES

VS with current VS selected.

VS-1000

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Q19463 When is the Autopilot First Available for use?

On rotation.

On gear retraction.

At or above 100ft and after 5 seconds.

At or above 400ft

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Quiz: A320: Autoflight