Panel Usage
This part explains how to use all the features of these panels, instrument by
instrument. To have a global illsutration on the way these instruments are
supposed to be used together during a flight, read the typical flight section.
For easier reading, it
is separated into several sections:
- Global Layout, shows the layout of the
whole panel, composed of 3 views (front view, overhaed panel and
pedestal)
- PFD, Primary Flight Display, one of the most
important display of this panel
- ND, Navigation Display, explains how this
instrument works
- EFIS CP, the control panel of the Navigation
Display
- FCU, Flight Control Unit, explain how the
auto-pilot can be used in this panel
- MCDU, including the FMGC (Flight Management and
Guidance Computer), explains how to use this advanced computer to manage your
flight
- E/WD, Engine/Warning Display, shows all the
engine information and system warnings
- SD, System Display, explains how the system
display screen can show all the system information, in combination with the
Page Keys
- Others, describes all the other instruments
(stand-by instruments, clock, lights, etc...)
- Keyboard section describes the use of the
keyboard for fast access to panel fonctions
- Fine Tuning, a section dedicated to expert
users only, which shows how the gauges developed here can be adjusted to work
perfectly with your aircraft
- A typical flight, describes all the steps
of a typical flight, and illustrates how the check-lists and the instruments
can be used
Reading all the documentation is highly recommended to take benefits of all
the gauges developed for these panels.
Please read it carefully, no
question will be answered by e-mail.