Systems Guide

Aerosoft
Airbus A320/A321
SYSTEMS
Systems guide
Vol
4
04-03-23
28 October 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.
ROLL OUT MODE
When load is detected on the main gear the ROLL OUT mode will automatically be activated and centerline
guidance is provided.
SPEED CONTROL
A/THR will provide speed control during and ILS approach when speed can be managed or selected.
APPROACH: NON ILS APPROACH
ARMING CONDITIONS
 Aircraft over 400 ft AGL
 NON ILS approach is selected
 GA or FINAL mode not selected
DISARMING CONDITIONS
 Depressing the APPR pb (both LOC and G/S mode will disarm)
 Depressing the LOC pbn (only G/S will disarm)
 Go AROUND mode selected
 Disengaging AP
ENGAGEMENT CONDITIONS
 Radio Altimeter active
 APP phase is active
 APP NAV mode engaged
 FINAL is armed
DISENGAGEMENT CONDITIONS