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Old 5th Jan 2011, 13:55
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Zeffy
 
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My point in posting it was to show the blue-yellow markings below the course deviation indicator.
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Blue/Yellow LOC references were included in early jet transport avionics systems.

The FD mode selection and feedback loop were central to the investigation of a DC-9 accident at Boston July 1973.

In the report, one can find references to a "Blue Left" Sperry Flight Director mode:



As aterpster has noted, the CDI is turned upside-down by an HSI to provide proper orientation for the crew.

The BC (nee "Blue Left") FD mode is necessary to obtain correct steering from the FD.
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