AIRBUS A318/A319 Volume 4 Systems Guide Version 01-03-001 RECORD OF REVISIONS revision n° Issue date Release Description 001 Aug 20, 2104 1.00 completion 002 Sept 2, 214 1.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-2 02 September 2014 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 AIRCRAFT GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 AIR CONDITIONING & PNEUMATICS .................................................
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-3 02 September 2014 SELECTED SPEED ............................................................................................................................................... 25 MANAGED LATERAL GUIDANCE........................................................................................................................ 26 SELECTED LATERAL GUIDANCE HEADING OR TRACK ...........................................................................
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-4 02 September 2014 FUEL FEED SEQUENCE ....................................................................................................................................... 47 CENTRE FUEL TANK TRANSFER ......................................................................................................................... 48 OVERHEAD PANEL ........................................................................................................
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-5 02 September 2014 INTRODUCTION It is very easy to find actual manuals for the A320 range of aircraft on the internet. For obvious reasons we cannot include them but even a quick source will lead you to a treasure-trove of information. Start your search with ‘A320 FCOM’ to find complete operation manuals. Almost all you find in there is applicable to this product.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-6 02 September 2014 o OFF: valve closes + trim air valve closes and cabin temperature will drop to external temperature o FAULT: (plus ECAM caution) when duct temperature is above 80°C, resets when temperature is below 70°C PACK pb switch o ON: pack flow control is automatically controlled (note the pack flow valve is closed during certain conditions like engine start etc.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-7 02 September 2014 PRESSURIZATION Under normal operation conditions the complete pressurization is fully automatic. The system consists of: two Cabin Pressure Controllers outflow valve control panel two safety valves In automatic operation pressurization is divided in 6 different modes Ground: before take-off and 1 minute after landing the outflow valve is fully open to equalize pressure with outside pressure.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-8 02 September 2014 VENTILATION The ventilation of avionics is controlled by the Avionics Equipment Ventilation Controller (AEVC). It provides cooling of the avionics compartments using two fans, a heat exchanger that uses the outside skin of the aircraft to cool the air and an inlet and outlet valve. Only the automated mode is simulated and you can see the ventilation valve position on the CAB PRESS ECAM page.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-9 02 September 2014 the APU is running and bleed air and electrical power are available a green AVAIL will show and the ON will not be shown. Note the APU needs a 3 minute cool down period after it has shut down. On the ELEC panel the APU GEN pb will be dark when the APU generator is ON, and when pressed it will show OFF as the APU generator is taken of line.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-10 02 September 2014 There are two modes possible for airspeed, heading and vertical speed. Switching between modes is done by pulling (right click) the knob. Selected Functions o In selected mode the pilot controls speed and lateral/vertical navigation. After pulling the knob the pilot can rotate the knob to set the desired value. When the knob is pushed (left click) the current value for that function is inserted.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-11 02 September 2014 THRUST LEVERS The thrust levers are used to manually control thrust or to select the desired autothrust mode. With both engines operating the autothrust range is between the idle and the FLX/MCT detents. With autothrust active the position of the thrust lever determines the maximum thrust level.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-12 02 September 2014 AUTOPILOTS ENGAGEMENT The autopilot (two identical systems) are engaged by the AP1 and AP2 pb on the FCU. When engaged a green bar will show on the pb and the appropriate FMA annunciation is displayed. When a flight director is on when the autopilot is engaged, the autopilot engages in appropriate mode (OP CLMB and NAV) otherwise it will engage in the default guidance modes (HDG and V/S or TRK-FPA).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-13 02 September 2014 AUTOTHRUST ARMING STATUS When autothrust is OFF the thrust is controlled manually and corresponds to the position of the trust levers. When autothrust is ARMED and the thrust levers are moved into the A/THR active the autothrust status changes to ACTIVE. The status is shown on the FMA (blue indicates armed mode and white indicates active mode).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-14 02 September 2014 used to control a specific vertical path, autothrust uses variable thrust to maintain target speed. When manually flown in fixed autothrust mode the flight director’s pitch command bar indicates the pitch needed to fly the desired speed.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-15 02 September 2014 Flight guidance is provided for speed control, lateral navigation and (limited in this project) vertical navigation. There are two types: Selected Guidance: In this mode the aircraft will fly on autopilot using the settings on the FCU. You switch from managed mode to selected mode by pulling (right mouse click) the SPD, HDG and ALT knobs.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-16 02 September 2014 VERTICAL MODES The vertical guidance modes will make the aircraft change altitude.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-17 02 September 2014 o ACC ALT is reached o ALT CSTR is reached with CLB mode armed CLB mode can be manually selected by pushing the ALT selector knob.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-18 02 September 2014 ARMING CONDITIONS FCU selected altitude is below current altitude TAKE OFF, GO AROUND or LAND mode is not engaged DISARMING CONDITIONS Selecting any other vertical mode FCU selected altitude is above current altitude Loss of NAV, LOC or vertical path validity Selecting GO AROUND mode ENGAGEMENT CONDITIONS FCU selected level is below current altitude NAV, LOC* or LOC is active TAKE OFF, GO AROUND,
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-19 02 September 2014 OPEN DESCENT In selected descend mode the autothrust system will be set to idle and the set speed will be kept using pitch. This mode is not useful for final approaches.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-20 02 September 2014 ENGAGEMENT CONDITIONS ALT or ALT CST is automatically engaged when the aircraft is 20 feet from the target altitude. DISENGAGEMENT CONDITIONS ALT or ALT CST is disengaged when any other vertical mode is selected. GUIDANCE The level kept is the level memorized at engagement of the mode.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-21 02 September 2014 COMMON MODES COMMON modes are combinations of vertical and lateral modes.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-22 02 September 2014 DISENGAGEMENT CONDITION Loss of LOC signal Any other lateral mode selected GUIDANCE The RWY mode will guide the aircraft as close as possible to the center runway line and on an extended runway line in flight in the RWY TRK mode.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-23 02 September 2014 LAND MODE LAND mode engages automatically when the LOC and G/S modes are engaged and aircraft is below 400 AGL. FLARE MODE At 40 ft RA the FLARE mode automatically engages. At 30 ft AGL the aircraft will align with the runway, will pitch up and when A/THR is active the trust reduction (RETARD) will activate.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-24 02 September 2014 Depressing the APPR pb Depressing the LOC pb Automatically at MDA (MDH) Go AROUND mode selected GUIDANCE The aircraft is guide down to MDA/MDH where AP is automatically disconnected. GO AROUND This mode is a combination of the SRS vertical and the GA TRK lateral mode.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-25 02 September 2014 MANAGES MODE VERSUS SELECTED MODE In Managed modes the Flight Management Guidance Computer sends information to the Autopilot systems so that it follows the programmed route. This route can include headings, altitudes and even speeds. The pilot selects this mode by pushing (left click) the appropriate selector knob on the Flight Control Unit (FCU).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-26 02 September 2014 MANAGED LATERAL GUIDANCE On the PFD the FMA will display NAV On the FCU the Heading/Track window will show dashes and a white dot On the PFD/ND the actual (not selected) heading and actual track is displayed On the ND the flight plan track is displayed as a continuous green line SELECTED LATERAL GUIDANCE HEADING OR TRACK On the PFD the FMA will display HDG (or TRK) On the PFD/ND the selected heading or Tr
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-27 02 September 2014 MANAGED CLIMB On the PFD the FMA will display a green CLB, with a blue ALT beneath it On the FCU the altitude will show the dialed value with a white dot to the right of it On the MCDU (PERF page) will be displayed as the CLB page OPEN CLIMB To activate OP CLB, pull (right click) the FCU ALT knob after dialing in a higher altitude.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-28 02 September 2014 SELECTED CLIMB For selected V/S climb, pull (right click) the FCU V/S knob. On the PFD the FMA will show in green VS and in blue the selected vertical speed, with a blue ALT beneath it. On the FCU you will read the selected V/S with a + sign to the left of it, and the dialed altitude without a white dot to the right of it.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-29 02 September 2014 OPEN DESCENT To activate OP DES pull (right click) the FCU ALT knob after dialing in a lower altitude. OP DES acts similar to OP CLB, in that it will descend in an idle descent to the altitude dialed in the FCU disregarding any altitude constraints.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-30 02 September 2014 VERTICAL GUIDANCE LEVEL OFF To immediately level off, push (left click) the FCU V/S knob. On the PFD the FMA will show in green VS and in blue 0, with a blue ALT beneath it.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-31 02 September 2014 COMMUNICATIONS Unfortunately FSX is not very strong with radios and we really wanted to stick to the default commands of FSX because a lot of people have hardware for these parts. So we went for practicality more than for getting the simulation exactly as the real aircraft. It’s a small price to pay for compatibility and usability.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-32 02 September 2014 AUDIO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The Audio Management System determines which sources you will hear. With the button depressed the source is not heard, with the button depressed and lit the corresponding source is heard. Please note that FSX does not have a separate ILS receiver and that is always linked to VOR 1.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-33 02 September 2014 The windshields consist of multi layered glass and are electrically heated to prevent icing. Two of the windows have sliding mechanisms. To open the windows left mouse click on the handle. The window will be opened by a rattle mechanism. To close the window, right mouse click on the handle. Make sure the red ring underneath the release button is shown to indicate the window is locked.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-34 02 September 2014 PRIORITY LOGIC The priority logic determines which source is used. When that source is lost the system will automatically switch to the next available source. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-35 02 September 2014 The generator indications (GEN 1 & GEN 2) show the load (%), voltage (V) and frequency (HZ) normally in green, for any abnormal value the same is shown in amber. Connection lines will show if the generator is online. The External Power indication will show voltage (V) and frequency (HZ) and connecting lines but only when external power is available.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-36 02 September 2014 The APU GEN pb is normally in the ON position (lights off) and the generator will be available when the APU is running. When there is a problem FAULT will show. When pushed OFF will show and the APU generator will be taken offline. The BUS TIE pb is normally in the AUTO position (lights off) and will activate when needed. When pushed OFF will show and the buses will NOT interconnect.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-37 02 September 2014 There seven flight control computers that process the pilot inputs: 2 ELAC’s (Elevator Aileron Computer) 3 SEC’s (Spoiler Elevator Computer) 2 FAC’s (Flight Augmentation Computer) PITCH CONTROL The two elevators and THS control pitch. The pitch is normally controlled by ELAC 2 and uses the green and yellow hydraulic systems. The THS uses three electrical motors.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-38 02 September 2014 ECAM F/CTL & WHEEL PAGE The ECAM F/CTL page provides full feedback on all control surfaces. Please note the spoiler/speed brakes indication is also shown on the ECAM WHEEL page. PROTECTIONS The normal law provides complete flight envelope protection: Load Factor limitation o +2.5 g <-> -1.0 g flaps retracted o +2.0 <-> 0.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 Vol 4 SYSTEMS Systems guide FLAPS AND SLATS Lift augmentation is achieved on each wing using: Two double-slotted flap surfaces Five slat surfaces They are hydraulically moved and electrically signaled and operated using the FLAPS lever that has 5 positions. The upper ECAM always shows the flaps/slats position both in a small diagram and in position (with animation when the flaps/slats are moving).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-40 02 September 2014 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS The flight instruments consist of the Electronic Instrument System (EIS) and several additional instruments. The EIS has six identical displays and is made up of two subsystem, the Electronics Flight Instrument System (EFIS) and the Centralized Aircraft Monitor System (ECAM).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-41 02 September 2014 The colors on the EFIS show the importance of the information shown: RED: Failure requiring immediate action AMBER: Failure requiring action GREEN: Shows FMCG and NDB navigation information, flight director and engaged flight guidance modes WHITE: Used for titles, scales and VOR information BLUE: Used for armed flight modes, VOR, CDI and tuned navaids MAGENTA: Used for ILS navaids information.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-42 02 September 2014 When neither caution nor warnings are present the page shown is controlled by flight phase. On the ground and engines off -> Doors page On the ground and engines on -> Wheels page Take-off run and until reaching 1500 ft AGL -> Engines page Above 1500 AGL -> Cruise page If a caution or warning is triggered the ECAM will show the page for the affected system and CLR button will be lit.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 Vol 4 SYSTEMS Systems guide 04-03-43 02 September 2014 The clock provides time related information CHR: chronometer, start and stop with the CHR button, reset with the RST button UTC: shows UTC time ET: shows flight time (triggered by flight mode START) VOR/DME RECEIVERS There are two VOR/DME receivers and the information is supplied on the Digital Distance Radio Magnetic Indicator (DDRMI) and the Navigation Display (ND).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 Flashing White Flashing White LVR ASYM SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 Set the thrust levers in CL detent Set the thrust levers in MCT/FLEX DETENT Only one thrust lever is in CL or MCT/FLX detent AP/FD VERTICAL MODE ANNUNCIATIONS SRS CLB OP CLB ALT * ALT CSTR * ALT ALT CSTR ALT CRZ DES OP DES G/S * G/S V/S FPA Takeoff or go around mode engaged Climb mode engaged, FMGS target above, ALT CSTR used Open Climb mode engaged FCU target above, ALT CSTR disregarded Altitude Capture enga
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide RWY HDG NAV LOC * LOC APP NAV RWY mode engaged HDG mode engaged NAV mode engaged LOC capture mode engaged LOC track mode engaged NAV mode engaged for non ILS approach NAV LOC APP NAV NAV mode armed LOC mode armed NAV mode armed for non ILS approach LAND FLARE ROLL OUT FINAL APP LAND mode engaged below 400 feet RA FLARE mode engaged ROLL OUT mode engaged APP NAV and FINAL APP mode engaged during RNAV approach Vol 4 04-03-45 02 September 2014 APROACH C
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide AP 2 Autopilot 2 engaged XFDY 1FD2 indicates FD is activated on both PFD -FD- indicates FD is not activated on both PFD A/THR A/THR Vol 4 04-03-46 02 September 2014 A/THR is activated by: - Setting thrust levers between CL and IDLE, assuming previously armed - Setting thrust levers between MCT and IDLE, assuming previously armed - Depressing A/TRH pb on FCU with thrust levers in active range - With ALPAH FLOOR active A/THR is armed - On ground by set
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-47 02 September 2014 FUEL GENERAL The fuel system has the follow functions Store fuel in the tanks Supply the engines (and APU) with fuel Transfers fuel between tanks And, not simulated, cool the integrated drive generator and control the refueling operations. Note there is no fuel dumping possible on A320/321 TANKS Two wing tanks and one center tank store the fuel, with a vent surge tank in each wing tip.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-48 02 September 2014 CENTRE FUEL TANK TRANSFER The Fuel Level Sensing Control Unit (FLSCU) controls the transfer of fuel from the centre tank to the wing tanks. When 500 KG of fuel has been used (from a wing tank) the FLSCU will start the transfer of fuel from the centre tank to the wing tank. When the FLSCU senses the wing tank is full the transfer is stopped.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 o o SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-49 02 September 2014 Centre tank has more than 250 KG (550 LB) of fuel and the right or left wing tanks less than 5000 KG (11000LB).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-50 02 September 2014 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM GENERAL There are three separate and fully independent hydraulic systems, Green, Blue and Yellow, each with its own pump(s), reservoir and accumulator. In normal operation the system is fully automated and does not need any interaction. The Green system can be pressurized by an engine-driven pump and can use the Yellow system via the connection Power Transfer Unit (PTU).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-51 02 September 2014 The Yellow Electric Pump pb (ELEC PUMP) is dark by default, indicating it is not active. When pushed ON will show and the pump will energize. FAULT will show if there are problems, check the ECAM for more details. Note the Yellow system will pressurize the flight controls (via the PTU) when the main engines are off! The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is default dark and in AUTO mode.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-52 02 September 2014 ENGINE ANTI-ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM To prevent ice buildup on the engine nacelle leading edges, hot engine bleed air is used. It is manually controlled by the PROBE/WINDOW HEAT pb. When engine anti-ice is selected engine idle speed will increase and continuous ignition is automatically selected. RAIN REMOVAL Both front windshields have individual windshield wipers controlled by three position switches on the overhead panel.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-53 02 September 2014 NOSEWHEEL STEERING The nosewheel can be steered using the rudder pedals and the steering handwheels (not simulated).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-54 02 September 2014 ACCU-PRESS/BRAKE GAUGE The ACCU PRESS gauge shows the Yellow accumulator pressure (top indication) and the Yellow hydraulic pressure applied to the brakes (two lower indications). When brakes are applied the pressure increase will be shown here. PARKING BRAKE The parking brake is commanded with the PARK BRK handle. Verify the parking brake is on by checking the ACCUPRESS gauge.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-55 02 September 2014 MASTER CAUTION, MASTER WARNING & AUTOLAND WARNING The MASTER WARN pb and MASTER CAUT pb alert the pilot to a problem in one of the systems or an unsafe condition. The MASTER WARN pb is accompanied by a continuous chime while the MASTER CAUT pb only sounds a single chime. When pushed the caution and warning system is reset.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-56 02 September 2014 NAVIGATION RADIOS The navigation radios are set in the MCDU on the RADIO NAV page. You enter this page by pressing the RADNAV key. Tuning to a station is as simple as entering the frequency (like 117.50) or the name (like SPA) on the scratchpad and then clicking the button next to the radio you want to tune. If there is more than one station with the same name or frequency the nearest is always selected.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-57 02 September 2014 Extended Holding on Runway Approaching Short Runway (in air) Taxiway Landing Flaps Setting (Take-off and Landing) Landing Distance Remaining Distance Remaining (Rejected Take-off) Excessive Approach Speed Excessive Approach Angle Unstable Approach Altimeter settings (above and below Transition) RADIO ALTIMETER / TCAS Two radio altimeters (one for each side of the cockpit provide the altitude above the
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-58 02 September 2014 POWER PLANT The Airbus A320 and A321 are powered by two CFM56 or IAE V2500 turbofan engines. Though these engines have slightly different characteristics, these differences are hard to notice for the crew as they are controlled by FADEC systems. The type rating of an Airbus pilot does not even mention the engine type.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-59 02 September 2014 MANUAL MODE The engines are in manual mode when the thrust levers are outside the operating range and the ATS is not activated. In manual mode the pilot operates the engines by moving the thrust levers between idle and T.O./G.A. The FADEC will calculate the optimal N1 rating for each position. When on ground and the thrust levers are in the FLEX detent the FADEC will select a thrust rating based on flex T.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-60 02 September 2014 An ILS is autotuned when the departure runway has a ILS (during PREFLIGHT AND TAKE OFF mode) and when the F-PLN approach mode has an ILS in all other modes. SEATBELT/NO SMOKING The no smoking signs should be left ON during all operational flights. The seatbelt sign behavior is semiautomated when in AUTO and the seatbelts sign will be lit when the aircraft is below 10,000 feet.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-61 02 September 2014 In manual mode (MULTISCAN switch to MAN) the radar beam is controlled via the TILT rotary knob. The flight crew uses the following three features to operate the Collins WXR2100 Weather Radar in the Airbus A318/319 family (if MULTISCAN MAN is selected): Gain control, which adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver (and should usually be set to AUTO).
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 Vol 4 SYSTEMS Systems guide 04-03-62 02 September 2014 The recommended TILT settings for the various FLIGHT PHASES based on ALTITUDE and ND-RANGE according to AIRBUS documentation (Flight Operations Briefing Notes) are: Flight Phase Taxi Recommendations Remarks Set ND to 10 NM range – Tilt down, then up: Check appearance / disappearance of ground returns Radar check must be performed away from people Scan along the departure path Change TILT according to altitude and ND ran
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-63 02 September 2014 CONTROLS The following features are modeled respectively can be operated in the Aerosoft A318/319 Airbus: GAIN (-15<>+15): Sets the sensitivity of the receiver. MULTISCAN (MAN and AUTO): Multiscan mode is in Auto, off in Man. GCS (OFF and AUTO): Ground Clutter Suppression. TILT ( -15° <> +15°): Controls the pitch of the radar transmitter.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide Vol 4 04-03-64 02 September 2014 Creating a mental image of the weather using the weather radar is a complex task where experience is very important. Areas to avoid are large areas with strong rain or smaller areas with tight color bands meaning there is only a small area where the rain increases in density. Keep in mind that strong fronts hide whatever is behind them.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 SYSTEMS Systems guide GLOSSARY ABV ADF A/C AGL A.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 GPU GPWS GS GW HDG hPa IAE ILS In Hg INIT KG IRS L/G LK LOC LSK MCDU MDA MKR N/W ND NDB (ADF) NM PB PERF PFD PPU PROG QNH PSI PTU RAD/NV RAAS RMP RTO RWY SD SEC SID SRS STAR STDBY SW TA TA/RA TAS T/C TCAS T/D TERR THR THR RED THRT THS TOGA TOW TRANS SYSTEMS Systems guide Ground Power Unit Ground Proximity Warning System Glide Slope Gross Weight Heading Air Pressure Unit of Measurement (hector Pascal) Int.
Aerosoft Airbus A318/A319 TRK UTC V1 V2 V/S Vfe VHF Vls Vmax Vmo/Mmo VOR Vr XFR ZFW ZFWCG SYSTEMS Systems guide Track Universal Coordinated Time Speed at which takeoff cannot be aborted Minimum Takeoff Safety Speed Vertical Speed Maximum Flap Extended Speed Very High Frequency Minimum Safe Speed Maximum Operating Speed In Current Condition Maximum Operating Limit Speed Very High Frequency Omnirange Station Rotation Speed Transfer Zero Fuel Weight Zero Fuel Weight Centre of Gravity Vol 4 04-03-67 02 Sep
