AFCS | Outers Loop

Question 1

The outer loop provides the autopilot with ___

Answer 1

navigation functions

Question 2

The external information/data inputs are reffered to as the ____

Answer 2

Outer Loop Control

Question 3

Outer Loop Control may be fed into the ADCS by the pilot using a ___ or by the ___

Answer 3

MCP FMC

Question 4

Outer loop roll modes include:

Answer 4

• Heading Hold
• Heading Select
• Nav Track (Track Hold)
• VOR/LOC capture
• VOR/LOC Track
• LNAV

Question 5

Outer loop pitch modes include:

Answer 5

• Altitude Select and Hold
• IAS/Mach Hold
• Level Change
• Altitude Capture
• Vertical Speed
• Glideslop Cature
• VNAV
• Flare

Question 6

Outer loop combined roll and pitch modes include:

Answer 6

• Approach
• Go Around
• Control Wheel Steering