Glass Cockpit Flashcards
What does AHRS stand for?
Attitude Heading Reference System
What type of data does the AHRS provide?
Accurate and reliable attitude and heading data
What instruments does the AHRS replace?
- AI
- DG
- TC
What does ADC stand for?
Air Data Computer
What system feeds the ADC?
Pitot static system
What instruments does the ADC replace?
- ASI
- Altimeter
- VSI
What is the main function of the Flight Director (FD)?
Computes desired flight path
What does the Flight Director assist with?
- T
- H
- C
- P
- VS
- Turns
- Heading
- Course
- Pitch
- VS
What does PFD stand for?
Primary Flight Display
What information does the PFD graphically display?
Information typically found on traditional ‘big six’ instruments
What is the advantage of using a PFD?
Facilitates instrument scan with one screen
What does MFD stand for?
Multi Function Display
What types of information does the MFD display?
- Moving maps
- Weather
- System data
- Traffic
- Other stored information
What can the MFD revert to in an emergency?
PFD
