Standard Features of the Cockpit

Chapter 1.2

Objectives

To know the standard features of the cockpit

To know the control instruments and their respective functions

To know the meanings of the colour codes of the Airspeed Indicator

The Standard Arrangement of Flight Controls, Groups of Displays and Operating Elements in a Training Airplane

The following instruments are used to indicate flight attitude and performance:

The T-shaped arrangement of standard flight instruments

Colours and their Meanings are Contained in the FAR

Limits for Maximum and Minimum Airspeeds

Engine Instruments

Fuel

Fuel gauges are quite different depending on the manufacturer and design of the system.

Generally, the reliability of these displays is limited.

That is why, in addition to an assessment based on the status displays, you will have to make an estimate based on hourly consumption according to the AFM.

Bord Electronics

Questions

Why are the primary instruments arranged in a «T-shaped» manner?

It allows for quick SCANNING with correct priorities

Which are the instruments arranged in the «T-shaped» manner?

ATTITUDE INDICATOR (AI) | AIRSPEED INDICATOR (ASI) | ALTIMETER (ALT) | DIRECTIONAL GYRO (DG)