Systems Guide

Aerosoft
Airbus A320/A321
SYSTEMS
Systems guide
04-03-10
28 October 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.
Managed Functions
o In managed mode the displays are dashed (note the FCU altitude windows is never dashed) and
the control of speed and lateral/vertical navigation is managed by the FMS.
MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL AND DISPLAY UNIT
The MCDUs is the primary interface between pilot and FMS (and in our simulation it is also used to access some
simulation functions.
SIDESTICK CONTROLLER
The sidestick controllers are used to fly the aircraft manually. Any strong input with these will deactivate the
autopilot.