A320 Cockpit Components & Flight Operations
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Autoflight - Automatic Flight
Captain Seat - Captain's Seat
Glareshield - Autopilot Panel
Center Pedestal - Central Panel
Circuit Breaker - Automatic Circuit
Display - Screen
COMPOUND WORDSFlight Deck - Flight Cabin
FWD Section - Forward Section
Lever - Control Lever
Overhead Panel - Upper Panel
Pitch Wheel - Nose Wheel
Push Button - Pressure Button
Sidestick - Control Lever
Windshield - Aircraft Windshield
VOCABULARY: APPROACH DELAYS
Headwind - Opposing Wind
A wind that is blowing in the opposite direction to your direction of travel.
Strong headwinds can cause delays for approaching aircraft.
Runway Excursion - Aircraft Veering Off Runway
When an aircraft veers off the active runway surface.
The nose gear steering failed and the aircraft veered off the runway, causing a runway excursion.
Adverse Weather Conditions - Inclement Weather
Bad weather, such as fog or hail.
Long delays are expected due to adverse weather conditions at the destination airport.
Contaminated Runway - Wet or Icy Runway
The runway has more than 25% of its surface covered in water, snow, or another liquid.
Braking action is poor due to the contaminated runway.
Runway Incursion - Unauthorized Runway Entry
When an aircraft, vehicle, or person enters the active runway without clearance.
The maintenance vehicle didn't have clearance to drive across the active runway and was responsible for a runway incursion.
1. Who will benefit most from the new AIRBUS design?
Everyone involved will have better benefits: the businessman, the cabin crew, the ground crew, the pilots, and management.
2. What kind of airplane is the A320?
The A320 is a state-of-the-art commercial aviation airplane with advanced fly-by-wire technology and a new approach to the man-machine interface.
3. How many seats does the A321 have?
The A321 has 190 seats.
4. Which is the most economical airplane of the A320 family?
The A319 is the most economical airplane of the A320 family.
5. Mention three things that the A320 offers to customers.
The A320 offers ease of handling, reliability, and reduced maintenance costs due to the benefits of the aircraft family.
ANSWERS
First Officer Reading Light
First Officer Reading Light.
Power Supply Cable
Power Supply Cable.
Landing Gear Control Lever
Landing Gear Control Lever.
Ambient Cabin Lighting
Ambient Cabin Lighting.
Map Table Light
Map Table Light.
Lint-Free Cotton Cloth
Lint-Free Cotton Cloth.
Support Equipment
Support Equipment.
Main Instrument Panel Light
Main Instrument Panel Light.