Flight Test – Autoland Tests

The autoland function allows an aircraft to land in poor visibility conditions when it is not possible for a pilot to perform a manual landing. This video describes how the autoland function is tuned to ensure it is safe and has the highest accuracy and how it is certified.

Non-Engagement of the Go-Around Modes in CLEAN Flaps Configuration

There were several events reported to Airbus where the go-around guidance modes did not engage when flight crews initiated a go-around. The analysis of these events indicated that the aircraft were on approach in CLEAN flaps configuration. Some of these events led to a high-energy situation toward the ground at low altitudes.This article explains why […]