Cockpit Familiarity

Question 1

CENTRAL CONSOLE

Answer 1

Cabin Press Dump -
Rudder Boost - always ON
ELEV TRIM

PRESSURIZATION CONSOLE

RATE -
CABIN ALT -

ALTITUDE SET CONSOLE

STORM SCOPE (connected with TCAS)

Question 2

Autopilot System

Answer 2

AP ENG - Engages the autopilot sys. Individual components are reset.
YAW ENG - Engages the yaw damper
DN-UP Toggle - to control rate of climb/Desc

SR - Soft Ride. Gives more control flexibility when flying in turbulence.
1/2 rate: gives 15 degrees turn (slower rate) for pax comfort
HDG - retains the selected heading
NAV - Keeps you on course, makes all corrections accordingly
ALT - to hold the present altitude
ALT SEL - Altitude select (to reach a selected altitude)
APPR - Approach (within 15 NM)
IAS - Indicated Airspeed
VS - Vertical Speed
B/C - Back Course
DSC - Descent

EMS PWR - to plug in medical equipment
EMS INV - to plug in medical equipment
(EMS usually stays on)