What is thrust mode?
In the thrust mode the engine is maintained at a fixed power setting according to the different flight phases. When the A/T is working in thrust mode, speed is controlled by pitch (or the control column), and not by the A/T. A radar altimeter feeds data to the autothrottle mostly in this mode.
What is the difference between auto throttle and auto thrust?
In a typical aircraft having an auto-thrust system, the throttle has some three or four settings (notches) where they can be engaged. The only difference is that the throttle position does not change in the cockpit and the adjustments are done through electrical signals.
What is s speed Airbus?
S speed is the minimum slats retraction speed, i.e. the minimum speed at which a clean configuration should be selected. It is represented by a green “S” on the PFD speed scale and displayed only when the slats / flaps control lever is on position 1 (CONF 1 and 1+F) (fig. 2).
At what speed A320 takes off?
| Aircraft | Takeoff Weight | Takeoff Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320 | 155,000 lb 70,305 kg | 170 mph 275 km/h 150 kts |
| Airbus A340 | 571,000 lb 259,000 kg | 180 mph 290 km/h 155 kts |
| Boeing 747 | 800,000 lb 362,870 kg | 180 mph 290 km/h 155 kts |
| Concorde | 400,000 lb 181,435 kg | 225 mph 360 km/h 195 kts |
What is speed mode in a320?
Speed mode is an Autopilot mode , in vertical profile . Thrust mode is controlled by Auto thrust computer. it is not an autopilot mode. Though both affect speed, in speed mode speed is adjusted by Attitude of the aircraft.
What does go-around mode do?
The go-around setting is used during the approach. On Airbus aircraft, it does not disengage the autopilot but causes it to stop following the ILS and to perform the go-around maneuver automatically. In an emergency situation, using a TO/GA switch is often the quickest way of increasing thrust to abort a landing.
What is the difference between variable thrust and the speed mode?
What does auto thrust blue mean?
Autothrust Blue – In the airbus, anything blue means it is armed. This just means that the autothrust is armed, and will be activated when you put the throttle lever into the CLIMB detent.
What is the top speed of an A320?
AirBus A320 Specs
| Airbus A318 | Airbus A320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruising Speed | Mach 0.78 (828KPH / 511 MPH at 11,000 Metres / 36,000 feet) | |
| Maximum Operating Speed | Mach 0.82 (871KPH / 537 MPH at 11,000 Metres / 36,000 feet) | |
| Maximum Altitude | 39,100–41,000 feet (11,900–12,500 metres) | |
| Maximum Fuel | 24,210 Lt (6,400 US Gal) | 27,200 Lt (7,190 US Gal) |
What is takeoff thrust?
A: Maximum takeoff (MTO) thrust is the highest amount of thrust an aricraft is allowed to give in the first 5 minutes of takeoff and flight. It is used when an aircraft has a heavy payload and only a small runway for takeoff. Take off thrust can very between the minimum and maximum level depending on the conditions.