Auto Flight Flashcards
What is the purpose of autopilot?
To reduce pilot workload
What is the benefit of autopilot?
Reduced human error
What does the flight director do?
Tells pilot attitude to fly
What does a yaw damper do?
Counteracts Dutch roll by moving in opposite direction
What does flight envelope protection mean?
Gives autopilot its parameters to fly within
What is pitch controlled by?
Elevators
What is roll controlled by?
Ailerons
What is yaw controlled by?
The rudder
What does an inner loop control system mean?
System gives itself feedback and adjusts
What does an outer control unit mean?
Controls signal sent to inner loop
How often does the FMS update?
Every 28 days
What are the integrated autopilot systems?
-autopilot
-flight director
-pitch augmentation
-thrust management
-yaw damper
-auto trim/mach trim/speedtrim
What does fail operational mean?
Failure can occur without a decrease in performance
What does fail passive mean?
System can withstand failure without risking safety or causing massive deviation from flight path
