Auto flight + Communications Flashcards
The Autopilot engage interlock monitors many inputs with what kind of logic gate?
“AND” Gate
What are the warnings when the AP disengage?
Red Flashing Warning Light /
Corresponding message on the PFD / Most AC, you also get an aural warning
What is the override device when the AP doesn’t disengage?
Adjustable Slip Clutch
What system is used when the signal of 2 AP channels for the same axis are permanently compared to each other and when a certain signal difference is exceeded,
both AP disengage completely?
Fail Passive
A single command bar giving both pitch and
roll information at same time?
V-Bar
It shows all important flight information
needed for Takeoff and Landing?
HUD (Head-Up Display)
It is used to automatically control the thrust
of the engines to the required value?
Auto Throttle System
It stores all communications of the flight crew for later accident or incident
investigations?
CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder)
Allows communication via radio signals over a distance of up to 200 nm.?
VHF (Very High Frequency)
Allows communication over a long distance
because radio signals are reflected by the
Ionosphere of the Earth?
HF (High Frequency)
It can help to find the location of the airplane after an accident?
ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter)
Distance of LF Band?
Between 30 kHz and 300 kHz
Distance of VHF Band?
30 MHz and 300 MHz
Radio Waves travel differently depending on the frequency?
Wave Propagation
Distance of HF Band?
3 MHz and 30 MHz
