AUTOMATIC FLIGHT

Question 1

In V/S mode, what manages speed and the selected rate?

Answer 1

Thrust for speed and pitch for rate

Question 2

In flight level change mode, what controls speed and climb or descent rate?

Answer 2

Pitch for speed and thrust for climbing and descending.

Question 3

What mode must be selected to engage the second autopilot?

Answer 3

Approach mode

Question 4

The F/D can also be engaged in the takeoff mode with the F/D switches off. If a
TO/GA switch is pushed after 80 knots below 2000 feet AGL and prior to 150 seconds
after lift–off, the F/D command bars automatically appear for both pilots. True or False?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

With a radio altimeter inop, when does the autopilot disengage?

Answer 5

2 seconds after localizer and glide slope capture

Question 6

Does turning both flight directors in flight turnoff the autopilot?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

With a single engine go around, what does the flight director pitch to?

Answer 7

13 degrees

Question 8

With a 2 engine go around, what does the flight director pitch to?

Answer 8

15 degrees

Question 9

For an autopilot go around, what must be engaged?

Answer 9

Both autopilots.

Question 10

Below what altitude is an autopilot go around available with both autopilots engaged?

Answer 10

1500 ft

Question 11

What are the criteria for go around mode to be available?

Answer 11

G/s capture or
Below 2000 ft or
Above 2000 ft with flaps extended

Question 12

Will the flight directors appear if you takeoff with the flight director switches selected off?

Answer 12

Yes. The F/D can also be engaged in the takeoff mode with the F/D switches off. If a
TO/GA switch is pushed after 80 knots below 2000 feet AGL and prior to 150 seconds
after lift–off, the F/D command bars automatically appear for both pilots.