Flight Crew Training Standards (FCTS) Manuals
Introduction to the new Flight Crew Training Standards (FCTS) manuals, developed to share Airbus’s training standards and based on the vision and the experience of the manufacturer in training development.
Engine Thrust Management – Thrust Setting at Takeoff
The FCOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) provide specific guidance to flight crews for thrust application at takeoff.This article explains why 2-step thrust application is required at takeoff and why some extra steps should be taken in tailwind or significant crosswind conditions. It also provides recommendations to ensure optimum lateral control of the aircraft during takeoff […]
Airspeed Indication and Autopilot: Enhancing the Systems
In line with the continuous enhancement policy, Airbus is developing A320/A330/A380 system upgrades for management of unreliable speed events and for autopilot availability, in order to reach a level similar to A350.
Airbus A320neo Family in Flight
Go Around Performance
How both certification and operational constraints have an effect on the way to check go-around perfo today?
What about the Use of Dispatch Function on A350
This briefing provides explanations on the use of the dispatch function available on A350 aircraft, and the operational benefits it brings.
Preventing Violent Door Opening due to Residual Cabin Pressure
Thousands of aircraft doors are opened daily, usually without incident. However, several events are reported to Airbus each year where residual cabin pressure caused a door to open violently, leading to serious injuries or aircraft damage. This article describes the available residual cabin pressure warnings, with their limitations. It recalls the recommendations for flight crew, cabin […]
The Two Sides of Fear
We will explain the bodily reactions that occur as a result of fear, in order to better understand why a pilot’s reaction in flight is sometimes not appropriate, regardless of the fact that pilots are very well trained.
What About Dual Bleed Loss Procedure
This video explains the way to handle the dual bleed loss failure on A320 and A330 fitted with the monitoring of dual bleed loss situation at ECAM.
Closing the Loop on Runway Safety
An overview of Airbus initiatives addressing the challenges of operating on runways with reduced friction.