Flight Control (AP & FBW)

Question 1

The Auto-Pilot System does not?

Answer 1

Does not trap a sample of air at the pressure that is to be held when the ‘Attitude Hold’ selection is made. This is for the ‘Altitude Hold’ selection

Question 2

The ‘Altitude Hold’ selection fixes?

Answer 2

The pressure altitude of the flight level the pilot wishes to hold. An error signal is generated and present until the selected altitude is reached.

Question 3

A rate gyro senses errors in?

Answer 3

Roll and yaw

Question 4

The Primary Functions of the AFCS are?

Answer 4

Error sensing, correction, follow-up and commands

Question 5

About the Fly-By-Wire system?

Answer 5

Four Main Branches of Redundancies [Quad Redundancy]
Digital Flight Control Computer (DFLCC)
Advantages of the System: Higher maneuverability and eliminates conventional mechanical linkages