Embraer E-jet Flight Director Removal / De-Activation?
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Embraer E-jet Flight Director Removal / De-Activation?
I have a specific questions regarding the Embraer E-Jet series flight director, specifically the difference in the AOM between "REMOVAL OF FLIGHT DIRECTOR PRESENTATION" and "FLIGHT DIRECTOR MODES DE-ACTIVATION". I don't really get what the difference is? Could someone care to explain, or in simpler terms. If I would like to fly a raw data approach, is it just to press the "FD Button" on my side to remove the FD-Cues?
A second question is: I have flown on more modern aircraft based on the Honeywell avionics suite, where its possible to set what type of FD Cue you would like, cross-pointer, singe cue or FPA. Is it possible to set something similar in the E-Jet? I know we take off with cross-pointer which is automatically switched to FPA shortly after being airborne. But would it be possible in cruise for example to switch to cross-pointers?
Third and last question: Is it possible at all to remove the FPA from the ADI when flying raw-data? It makes it all too easy flying raw data with a FPA-symbol.
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A second question is: I have flown on more modern aircraft based on the Honeywell avionics suite, where its possible to set what type of FD Cue you would like, cross-pointer, singe cue or FPA. Is it possible to set something similar in the E-Jet? I know we take off with cross-pointer which is automatically switched to FPA shortly after being airborne. But would it be possible in cruise for example to switch to cross-pointers?
Third and last question: Is it possible at all to remove the FPA from the ADI when flying raw-data? It makes it all too easy flying raw data with a FPA-symbol.
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Can’t answer question 1. It’s been a while.
2. there’s no way to change it (that I know of). Possibly a maintenance function. Very annoying.
3. Also no. Again, annoying as half the time the thing is in the way.
Good luck. Hopefully you’ll be on a proper aeroplane soon.
2. there’s no way to change it (that I know of). Possibly a maintenance function. Very annoying.
3. Also no. Again, annoying as half the time the thing is in the way.
Good luck. Hopefully you’ll be on a proper aeroplane soon.
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Can’t answer question 1. It’s been a while.
2. there’s no way to change it (that I know of). Possibly a maintenance function. Very annoying.
3. Also no. Again, annoying as half the time the thing is in the way.
Good luck. Hopefully you’ll be on a proper aeroplane soon.
2. there’s no way to change it (that I know of). Possibly a maintenance function. Very annoying.
3. Also no. Again, annoying as half the time the thing is in the way.
Good luck. Hopefully you’ll be on a proper aeroplane soon.
Haha, actually, I choose the Embraer rather than going back on the A320 because of it Flight Control Laws, It was too little of a challenge to fly. But on the postitive note, you could remove the flight directors and fly it, WITHOUT the "bird" and do a raw data approach. Edit, with the Auto thrust off, of course 
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Thank you for the answers!
Haha, actually, I choose the Embraer rather than going back on the A320 because of it Flight Control Laws, It was too little of a challenge to fly. But on the postitive note, you could remove the flight directors and fly it, WITHOUT the "bird" and do a raw data approach. Edit, with the Auto thrust off, of course
Have a nice holiday Sir.
Haha, actually, I choose the Embraer rather than going back on the A320 because of it Flight Control Laws, It was too little of a challenge to fly. But on the postitive note, you could remove the flight directors and fly it, WITHOUT the "bird" and do a raw data approach. Edit, with the Auto thrust off, of course Have a nice holiday Sir.
