Avionics - Flight Instruments & HUD / CVS

Question 1

What is accomplished by rotating the HUD control knob?

Answer 1

Adjusts the brightness of the HUD display

Question 2

What is accomplished by rotating the CVS control knob?

Answer 2

Controls the contrast between the CVS image and the HUD symbology

Note: this is seen by the crew as brightness of the CVS image

Question 3

When does the 60-degree tick mark appear on the HUD?

Answer 3

When the actual bank angle exceeds 40°

Note: the tick marks are removed when the bank angle is less than 30 degrees

Question 4

Where can the indication be found for which HUD display mode has been selected?

Answer 4

Upper right corner of the HUD: annunciated as EVS, SVS, or nothing

Question 5

Where is the vertical speed indication displayed on the HUD?

Answer 5

The vertical speed value is in a digital format below the altitude tape

Question 6

When is Radio Altitude displayed?

Answer 6

Below 2,500ft AGL

Question 7

If the airplane is in takeoff position on a runway, but there are no runway markings indicated on the SVS display, what does it suggest?

Answer 7

The airplane is not on the runway that was entered in the FMS flight plan

Question 8

What is the SVS limitation when conducting an approach in airspace not referenced to WGS-84? (AFM Limitations)

Answer 8

SVS shall be deselected prior to passing the FAF