AutoFlight Flashcards

1
Q

What three classifications of autopilot and what does each one do?

A
  • Single Axis:
    • Roll Only
  • Double Axis:
    • Hold heading and altitude
    • Controls Roll and Pitch
  • Triple Axis:
    • Controls Roll, Pitch and Yaw
    • Full power and stability managment
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2
Q

What is a closed loop system?

A

A system in the autopilot that requires feed back to be activated

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3
Q

What are the two functions of an autopilot?

A
  • Stabalise
  • Control the aircrafts flight path
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4
Q

Flight path control functions include?

A
  • Altitude Holding
  • VOR and ILS tracking
  • Speed Control
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5
Q

What is a fail opporational system?

A

If one autopilot fails it will be voted out and shutdown, the approach can continue to run with the two remaining autopilots.

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6
Q

What is a fail passive system?

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Both autopilots will be disengaged leaving the aircraft trimmed in a state of fail passive.

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