Airbus Quiz

As part of this workshop you will be at the controls of a full motion Airbus A320 simulator working as a team. No flying experience or special skills are required and the emphasis will be on teamwork, decision making and communication. Just to teach you some of the Airbus basics and to get the most of the experience, please watch the custom 10 minute video. After completing your details you will be taken to the quiz. Minimum pass score is 80% with unlimited retakes. Your score will be sent to your email address and the quiz organiser.

Please submit your name & email to verify each participant has completed the quiz prior to the workshop

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How are the cockpit seats adjusted?

They do not require any adjustment

Electrically with 2 control switches on the inboard side of each seat

Electrically with 2 control switches on the outboard side of each seat

Electrically with 1 control switch on the inboard side of each seat

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To release the seat belt:

Twist the buckle left

Twist the buckle in either direction

Twist the buckle right

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To release the parking brake when ready to taxi:

Press the toe brakes

Move the parking brake lever UP

Move the parking brake lever UP and LEFT

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How do you start to taxi the aircraft?

By moving the parking brake lever and moving the thrust levers forward

By moving the parking brake lever and the aircraft will start to roll on its own

By moving the thrust levers forward, the brake will release automatically

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To steer the aircraft during taxi:

Gently move the steering tiller up to 10 degrees on the scale in either direction

Gently move the steering tiller up to 30 degree on the scale in either direction

Move to steering tiller up to full deflection in either direction

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To brake the aircraft:

Use the parking brake

Use reverse thrust

Slide your feet up the rudder pedals and GENTLY press using your toes

Turn the engines off

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Which statement is TRUE:

The Airbus has only 1 sidestick

The Airbus has 2 sidesticks, one for each pilot, they should not be moved simultaneously

The Airbus has 2 sidesticks, one for making turns, the other for climbs and descents

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During the take off roll, the speeds are announced by:

The pilot flying

The pilot not flying (monitoring)

The aircraft will call out speeds automatically

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After pulling the side stick gently back to get airborne (once reaching your minimum of around 150 knots), you should gently release it to the neutral position

TRUE

FALSE

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The red button on the sidestick is to:

Increase speed

Engage the autopilot

Disengage the autopilot

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In this example, the primary flight displays shows:

Altitude 4000, Speed 250, Heading 153

Speed 200, Altitude 5000, Heading 153

Heading 200, Speed 200, Altitude 5000

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The Primary Flight Display shows basic flight parameters. In this example it shows:

Speed 183, Heading 183, Altitude 10.000

Speed 250, Heading 250, Altitude 10.000

Speed 250, Heading 183, Altitude 10.000

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The Navigation Display is like a moving map, showing surrounding airports, other aircraft and heading. In this example, the letters show:

A=heading / B=other aircraft / B=Airport

A=Airport / B=other aircraft / C=Heading

A=other aircraft / B=Heading / C=Airport

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Other aircraft on the navigation display are represented by diamond symbols, showing if they are above, below or at the same level.

TRUE

FALSE

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The Flight Control Unit is the interface between the pilot and the aircraft, like a remote control. You will be asked to make changes to the aircraft speed, heading or altitude. In the image shown:

The targets currently shown are speed 290, heading 320 and altitude 10000

The targets currently shown are speed 320, heading 290 and altitude 10000

The targets currently shown are speed 290, heading 320 and altitude 29000

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To change the speed, heading and altitude targets twist the knobs left or right. The altitude knob also then requires a firm pull.

TRUE

FALSE

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The Flight Control Unit shows:

A=Speed / B=Heading / C=Altitude

A=Heading / B=Altitude / C=Speed

A=Heading / B=Speed / C=Altitude

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The arrow shows the autopilot buttons, either 1 or 2 can be engaged.

TRUE

FALSE

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Fuel On Board is shown in KG on one of the upper displays, abbreviated 'FOB'

TRUE

FALSE

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Flaps are selected by the:

Pilot Flying

Pilot not Flying (Pilot Monitoring)

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To take off:

Move the thrust levers fully forward

Move the thrust levers about half way

Engage of the two autopilots

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During the take off roll:

Steer the aircraft using the steering tiller

The aircraft will automatically track the runway centre line

Steer gently using the rudder pedals only, heels on the floor to avoid inadvertently pressing the brakes

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To communicate with Air Traffic Control push and hold the toggle switch on the side stick

TRUE

FALSE

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To communicate with the passengers:

Use the red button on the sidestick

Press the PA (Passenger Address) button on the Audio Control Panel and hold whilst speaking

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Communications between pilots and company operations for advice and messages are normally transmitted via ACARS, which is a digital datalink system using text. In cases where the datalink does not work, and for the purposes of today's session you can relay message via the air traffic controller. To speak to air traffic control, use the toggle switch on either the left or right sidestick (NOT the red button)

TRUE

FALSE

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To summon the cabin crew manager to the cockpit, use the call button on the overhead panel. Why can communication with the cabin crew be valuable?

They are a resource and they may have valuable information to assist with the diagnosis of any issue

Once you have made a decision, they need to know what the Nature of the problem is (N), your intentions (I), time available (T) and any special instrucions (S). This can be communicated in this format and order using the acronym NITS

Both answers A and B are correct

They are not trained pilots and are more of a distraction than help

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