EFDs

Question 1

Pilots of newer aircraft often use Electronic Flight Displays (EFDs). When a EFD fails in IFR conditions, the pilot should

Answer 1

continue the flight with backup/standby flight references.

Question 2

An engaged function of an autopilot means

Answer 2

the autopilot will maintain the mode that is engaged.

Question 3

In an aircraft equipped with electronic instrumentation and displays, you have three important learning challenges;

Answer 3

how and when to use the systems and how it affects the way you fly the aircraft.

Question 4

Which is true concerning the use of a primary flight display (PFD)?

Answer 4

The PFD supports the same control and performance, or primary and supporting methods of attitude instrument flying as conventional instruments.

Question 5

In an aircraft equipped with Electronic Flight Displays (EFDs), a failure is usually signified by

Answer 5

a bold red “X” over the display.

Question 6

Since software and databases in new avionics software are continually updated, that requires you the user to

Answer 6

continually learn systems functions, capabilities, and limitations.

Question 7

In an aircraft equipped with Multi-function Displays, the substitute display or the backup instrument mode is known as the

Answer 7

Faildown or Standby Instrument.

Question 8

Complacency is a risk to pilots operating aircraft with full glass cockpits because they

Answer 8

provide greater situational awareness.