Static Air Temperature (SAT) and Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Static Air Temperature (SAT), also known as outside air temperature (OAT), represents the temperature of undisturbed air surrounding an aircraft. It is the temperature you would observe if you could suspend a thermometer in the air without any influence from airflow passing over it. It’s crucial…
Issue: As the wording suggests, the condition arises when ‘G/S’ is displayed as armed on the FMA despite not being expected. This issue occurs when the following conditions are satisfied within a timeframe of less than 1.5 seconds: AP 1+2 set to OFF FD 1+2 set to OFF A/THR set to OFF. Here, although AP/FDs…
Issue: This problem typically occurs when the aircraft encounters certain conditions, such as an unusual position of the LOC ground antenna or when the LOC course isn’t properly aligned with the runway axis. In these situations, the aircraft may oscillate on one side of the LOC axis, potentially leading to unstable flight or difficulty in…
Super stall, also known as “Deep stall”, is a critical aerodynamic condition that can occur in certain aircraft configurations, particularly in those with a T-tail design. This phenomenon arises when the aircraft’s angle of attack (AOA) is too high, causing the airflow over the wing to disrupt the airflow over horizontal stabilizer. This will reduce…
Before delving further into the article, it’s important to note that there are no color blindness restrictions for private pilots. However, other categories of pilots may face certain limitations, as will be discussed later in the article. Color Blindness Test for Pilots Most people with color vision deficiency, commonly known as color blindness, can still…
Fail-Operational Automatic Landing System: A fail-operational automatic landing system ensures that if part of the system fails during landing, the remaining components can still guide the aircraft safely through the approach, flare, and landing phases automatically. It’s like having a backup plan in place to ensure a smooth touchdown even if something goes wrong with…
Maximum climb thrust being less than maximum continuous thrust for some airliners is due to several reasons: Runway Length and Weight Limitations: Aircraft need to accelerate to takeoff speed within a limited runway length. At or near maximum takeoff weight, this distance could be significant. In cases where the runway is short, the aircraft may…
As the temperature stops decreasing at the tropopause, aircraft performance sees a favorable turn. Staying below this threshold becomes advantageous, particularly for aircraft like the A320, tailored for short to medium flights. Entering the tropopause in the MCDU is essential for adjusting the Flight Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC) temperature model to accommodate non-standard temperatures.…
“The Airbus A320, a widely used narrow-body, twin-engine airliner, is offered in two primary variants: the A320ceo (Current Engine Option) and the A320neo (New Engine Option). Here’s a detailed explanation of the differences between the two: A320ceo vs A320 neo – Engines A320ceo: The A320ceo is powered by either CFM International CFM56 engines or International…
As an Airbus A320 pilot, it’s crucial to thoroughly understand the function of your thrust levers. They not only control engine thrust but also interact with your flight guidance mode. Additionally, Airbus thrust levers serve as mode selectors, highlighting the importance of comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in their operation. What else thrust levers do? Engaging…