4. Automatic Flight

Question 1

AutoThrottle wakes in Elevator Controlled modes or no mode (not FLCH,VNAV SPD)

Answer 1

• < FMC ias 1 sec; and
• Thr < Ref Limit; and
• 400ra TO,100ra App

Question 2

When you engage the AUTOPILOT

Answer 2

All 3 Autopilots engage

Question 3

On Takeoff

FD Commands:

Answer 3

V2+15
If exceeded > 5sec:
up to V2+25 max

Question 4

On Takeoff

LNAV Engages

Answer 4

50 ft

Question 5

On Takeoff

VNAV engages

Answer 5

400 ft

Question 6

Xxxx | xxxx | xxx SPD

Answer 6

Pitch controls speed

Question 7

Xxxx | xxxx | xxx PTH

Xxxx | xxxx | xxx ALT

Answer 7

Pitch controls path

Question 8

[ A/T ] button

Answer 8

Engages A/T in mode appropriate for current mode.

Question 9

On T/O, pressing TOGA after 80 kts

Answer 9

Displays FD’s if hidden

Eg during windshear with no FD

Question 10

Pushing TOGA above 80 kts WITH FD’s already showing:

Answer 10

Disarms LNAV/VNAV

Question 11

Pushing TOGA airborne

Answer 11

Removes De-Rate

Question 12

If climbing in TOGA, to get thrust reduction to Climb Thrust

Answer 12

Press FLCH

Remember to engage a lateral mode

Question 13

Exiting TOGA

If VS or FPA engaged after T/O

Answer 13

MCP speed becomes Flap Limit - 5 or 250 if UP.

Question 14

Climbing in VS or FPA. To return to climb thrust

Answer 14

Push [CLB CON]

Goes to continuous if OEI, climb thrust if AEO

Question 15

LLZ capture region

Answer 15

120 degrees

Question 16

To disengage APP mode

Answer 16

• TOGA
• AP/FDs OFF
• > 1500’ Push [APP]

Question 17

Autoland

Answer 17

1500 Rollout/Flare LAND3
• 500’-200’: Decrab
• 60’-40’:FLARE
• 25 RA: RETARD

Question 18

Autoland

Answer 18

• ROLLOUT @ 2’ RA

* A/T disconnects with REV

Question 19

VNAV ALT

Answer 19

Means in VNAV but level at the MCP alt, not FMC alt.

Question 20

Pressing TOGA TO Go-around

Answer 20

Once = 2000 fpm
Twice = Full Thrust
LNAV eng’s: 50’ no AP
LNAV eng’s: 200’ with AP