General Knowledge

Question 1

The bird is computed by

Answer 1

IRS data and static pressure information

Question 2

In a visual approach The flight crew will aim to get the following configuration at beginning of the downwind leg:

Answer 2

Both AP and FDs will be selected off
BIRD ON
A/THR confirmed active in speed mode, i.e. SPEED on the FMA
Managed speed will be used to enable the “GS mini” function
The downwind track will be selected on the FCU to assist in downwind tracking
The downwind track altitude will be set on FCU.

Question 3

Flare height

Answer 3

30 ft

Question 4

Minimum equipment for RVSM air space

Answer 4

2 ADRs + 2 DMCs
1 transponder
1 Autopilot function
1 FCU channel (for altitude target selection and OP CLB/OP DES mode engagement)
2 PFD functions (for altitude indication)
1 FWC (for altitude alert function).