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  • Glossary

    Mode annunciator. A display panel normally integrated into the primary flight display that shows the current status and operating functions of the autopilot or flight director. Mode controller. The interface used by the pilot to select autopilot or flight director…

  • Chapter 16: Navigation › Distance D = GS X T › Fuel Consumption

    computer has an instruction book that probably includes sample problems so the pilot can become familiar with its functions and operation. [Figure…

  • Chapter 7: Helicopter Instrument Procedures › Helicopter Flight Manual Limitations

    indication are shared with the autopilot. Pilots must be aware of the mode of operation of the augmentation systems and the control logic and functions in use. For example, on an instrument landing system (ILS) approach and using the three ... significant when operating using two pilots. In addition, the Helicopter Flight Manual (HFM) defines systems and functions that are required to be in operation or engaged for IFR flight in either the single or two-pilot configurations. Often…

  • Chapter 11: Emergency Operations › GPS Nearest Airport Function › Nearest Airports Using the PFD

    Nearest Airports Using the PFD With the advancements in electronic databases, diverting…

  • Chapter 5: Flight Instruments › Gyroscopic Instruments › Heading Indicators

    agree with the magnetic compass. Turn Indicators Attitude and heading indicators function on the principle of rigidity, but rate instruments such as the turn-and-slip indicator operate on precession. Precession is the characteristic of a gyroscope that causes…

  • Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions

    service FSYS—flight service station equipment systems FTS—federal telecommunications system FT—feet/foot FTS2000—Federal Telecommunications System 2000 FUS—functional units or systems FWCS—flight watch control station G GA—general aviation GAA—general aviation activity GAAA—general aviation activity ... ground control approach GIS—geographic information system GNAS—general national airspace system GNSS—global navigation satellite system GOES—Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOESF—GOES feed point…