Originally Posted by
Alpine Flyer
Revisiting this after a couple of years and an Airbus rating, I'll add the following that might not be strictly "required" but quite useful:
- RNP data block on PFD or ND
- a larger PFD attitude sphere and/or "full screen" horizon with overlaid speed and altitude scales; the pitch gradation is very small
- a vertical situation display
- more than one category of APT/CSTR/etc. at the same time
- a speed deviation indication (like on HUDs)
- automatic power-on of IRS
- a flyable FD guidance when using the FPV
For a 40-year old design it's quite impressive, still.
Yep, can I also add the Boeing style "noodle" to the mix. So much easier to judge a turn with it.
Seperate trk and FPA.
Oh can you also just tell me what the number is of my Exact track/heading/speed and not have some green diamond or bug that I'm supposed to look at.
But I'll give everything up if you just have STS msgs and ecam system that is actually useful for all failures and don't require me to open the dam fcom to make sure there are no surprises.
"Oh you have a ra1&2 fault sir.. No biggie. Oh you want gear down? Well guess what.. surprise direct law mother f@cker!!
Haw-haw Je t'emmerde!"
I actually like the Airbus (don't know anything about the 350) but the 787 non normal system is exactly how it should be done.
If someone could hurry up and build an aircraft with the Airbus cockpit and comfort, Boeing displays, 787 non normals system, Airbus normal procedures and CDU id appreciate it.