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What is the main purpose of the Automatic Flight System (AFS)?
What is the main purpose of the Automatic Flight System (AFS)?
- Increase aircraft speed
- Reduce pilot workload and enhance (correct)
- Minimize fuel consumption
- Control in-flight entertainment
Which of the following is a fundamental component of the AFS?
Which of the following is a fundamental component of the AFS?
- Autopilot
- SFCC
- Ailerons
- Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU) (correct)
What is the primary function of the MCDUs?
What is the primary function of the MCDUs?
- Short-term aircraft control
- Engine control
- Ground navigation control
- Long-term interface between the crew and FMGCs (correct)
What does the FCU stand for?
What does the FCU stand for?
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ow many Flight Augmentation Computers (FACs) are there in the AFS?
ow many Flight Augmentation Computers (FACs) are there in the AFS?
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What is the purpose of the FAC engagement P/BSWs?
What is the purpose of the FAC engagement P/BSWs?
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What part of the AFS is used for the short-term control of the aircraft?
What part of the AFS is used for the short-term control of the aircraft?
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What functions are primarily managed by the Flight Management (FM) part of the FMGC?
What functions are primarily managed by the Flight Management (FM) part of the FMGC?
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What is the primary role of the Fault Isolation and Detection System (FIDS)?
What is the primary role of the Fault Isolation and Detection System (FIDS)?
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Which display primarily shows guidance commands and flight mode status?
Which display primarily shows guidance commands and flight mode status?
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