CBT - Automatic Flight Flashcards
Learn about the automatic flight sytem on the E-jet series
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Autothrottle Operation
The autothrottle system has the following modes:
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- Speed Control Mode - Speed on Thrust (SPDT)
- Flight Level Change - Thrust Control Mode – Speed on Elevator (SPDE)
- Takeoff Thrust Control Mode (TO)
- Go-Around Thrust Control Mode (GA)
- Takeoff Thrust Hold Mode (HOLD)
- Retard Mode (RETD)
- Limited Thrust (LIM), and Override (OVRD).
2
Q
Thrust Control Modes
The vertical modes related to SPDE mode are:
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- Flight Level Change (FLCH)
- Overspeed (OVSP)
3
Q
Thrust Control Modes
The vertical modes related to SPDT mode are:
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- Flight Path Angle (FPA) - basic vertical mode
- Vertical Speed (VS)
- Glide Slope (GS)
- Altitude Hold (ALT)
- Altitude Select (ASEL)
- The FMS function.
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