Avionics

Question 1

Whats the difference between a Blue bug and a Magenta Bug?

Answer 1

Blue Bug = Pilot Set

Magenta Bug = FMS Set

Question 2

What does the EGPWS use for information?

Answer 2

A radar altimeter and a database.

Question 3

What’s the appropriate action for a “CAUTION WIND SHEAR”

Answer 3

DO NOT PULL POWER

Question 4

What is ‘Wind shear mode’?

Answer 4

Steering and pitch commands are given to 1,500’ AGL.

Question 5

What is the FMA?

Answer 5

The Flight Mode Annunciator.

Question 6

Where is the FMA?

Answer 6

Top of PFD in GREEN.

Question 7

What does the FMA do?

Answer 7

Tells you what the FD is doing.

Question 8

For windshear detection to work _____.

Answer 8

Probes 1 & 2 must be ON.

Question 9

For stall warnings to work ______.

Answer 9

Probes 1 & 2 must be ON. (it gets its info from AOA)

Question 10

What does TA/RA mean on the RMU?

Answer 10

Traffic Awareness and Resolution Advisory.

Question 11

What does the ‘Lamp Test’ button on the overhead panel NOT test for?

Answer 11

Landing Gear Handle Light and EMG light (next to ELT).