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Old 30th September 2000 | 14:28
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JeanV
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Question A320 questions

Could someone answer to these questions about A320 ? Il would greatly help me.

1/ How works fcu speed/mach, heading/track, and altitude knobs : Have they three positions : Selected (pulled) Managed (pushed) and the inactive position(disengage selected or managed mode). Or are they only used to engage a selected or managed mode. In this case, how disengage them ?

2/ What exactly is Vls ? when is it represents 1.13 Vs or 1.23 Vs ? is it depends on load factor like Vs, Alpha protection and alpha max spd ?

3/ About the Engine rating limit control : FLEX power can be used for takeoff if a FLX temperature has been entered via the MCDU. When Flex power becomes inactive ? Is it replaced by maximum continuous thrust ?

4/ Finally, what is the conditions needed for a LOC and GS capture ?

All explanations would be appreciated !