Auto Flight Jeopardy

Question 1

The STAB OUT OF TRIM (amber) light is armed when? Illuminated when?

Answer 1

AP is engaged

AP is not trimming the stabilizer properly

Question 2

If windshear is encountered during an ILS approach, what will the FD command?

Answer 2

GS and LOC. No windshield guidance will be provided until TO/GA is pressed

Question 3

After the VOR/LOC and g/s are both captured, the APP mode can be exited by____.

Answer 3

-TO/GA
-Retuning Nav VHF frequency
-Disengaging the AP and turning off both FD

Question 4

The bank angle selector sets maximum bank angle for AFDS operation in what modes?

Answer 4

HDG SEL or VOR modes

Question 5

The speed trim improves flight characteristics during manual flight operations at ____, ____, ____, and ____.

Answer 5

-Low gross weight
-Low airspeed
-Aft CG
-High Thrust