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TABLE OF CONTENT
LEGAL CAUTION ..........................................................................................................................................................2
AUTO FLIGHT: FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TAKEOFF.........................................................................................2
SWITCHING CONDITIONS ...........................................................................................................................................2
TAKEOFF WITH NAV MODE ARMED ............................................................................................................................2
TAKEOFF WITH PRESELECTED HEADING ......................................................................................................................3
TAKEOFF USING LOCALIZER OF THE OPPOSITE RUNWAY .........................................................................................3
TAKEOFF WITH NO V2 ENTRY ......................................................................................................................................4

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LEGAL CAUTION
The material contained in this training program is based on the information obtained from
current national, international and company regulations and it is to be used for training
purposes only. At the time of designing this program contained then current information.
In the event of conflict between data provided herein and that in publications issued by
the authority, the authority shall take precedence.
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AUTO FLIGHT: FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
TAKEOFF
This part deals with the FMS takeoff phase. This is the outline:
 Switching conditions
 Takeoff with NAV mode armed
 Takeoff with preselected heading
 Takeoff using localizer of the opposite runway
 Takeoff with no V2 entry
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SWITCHING CONDITIONS
The FMS automatically switches from preflight phase to takeoff phase when the thrust
levers are set to the FLEX or TOGA detent and N1 is greater than 85% or EPR is equal to or
greater than 1.25, or ground speed is greater than 90 knots.
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The TAKEOFF performance page title becomes green and all non-modifiable values on
the page change color from blue to green.
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The PREFLIGHT progress page shifts to TAKEOFF progress page.
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On the FMA, the autothrust mode displays MANUAL TOGA, or MANUAL DTO, or MANUAL
FLEX. First let’s take a look at the operations and displays during takeoff, with the
navigation mode armed.
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TAKEOFF WITH NAV MODE ARMED
Set the thrust levers in FLEX or TOGA position as appropriate. Check that the aircraft
symbol is centered on the runway threshold of the navigation display to ensure the
navigation is updated to the runway threshold.
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Check the FMA for appropriate mode selection. RWY is displayed in the lateral mode
window if an ILS is tuned to the selected departure runway. The vertical mode window
shows that CLIMB mode is armed. However, if the altitude selected on the FCU is at or
below the acceleration altitude, CLIMB is replaced with ALTITUDE in blue or ALTITUDE in
magenta.
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After takeoff, at 30 feet, the navigation mode engages automatically. At 100 feet, you
may engage AP1 or AP2.
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At thrust reduction altitude “LEVER CLIMB” flashes in the first column of the FMA.
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Now, you must set the thrust levers to the CLIMB detent. Autothrust activates
automatically. In the fifth window the AUTOTHRUST indication changes to white. THRUST
CLIMB mode becomes active.
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At the acceleration altitude, the Speed Reference System-SRS disengages and the
vertical mode automatically switches to CLIMB or ALTITUDE. The aircraft accelerates to
climb speed. Note that vertical mode window shows ALTITUDE in magenta if the level-off
altitude is an altitude constraint while the FCU is set to a higher altitude.
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TAKEOFF WITH PRESELECTED HEADING
Here is a test for your memory. Which of the following takes place if the heading is
preselected before takeoff?
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When the heading is preselected before takeoff, the NAVIGATION mode is disarmed.
With the application of takeoff thrust, the RUNWAY displayed as the lateral mode. After
takeoff, the indication changes to RUNWAY TRACK.
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When appropriate, pull out the HEADING/TRACK selector knob on the FCU. The heading
mode becomes active. Note that you can push the knob back in again to cancel preset
heading and rearm or engage the NAV mode.
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With the heading mode active at the acceleration altitude, the SRS mode is replaced
with the OPEN CLIMB mode as the CLIMB mode is not available.
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TAKEOFF USING LOCALIZER OF THE OPPOSITE RUNWAY
In some cases, you have to use the localizer of the ILS associated with the opposite
runway for takeoff.
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To achieve this, select the RADIO NAVIGATION page. Next write the ILS ident and enter it
in corresponding field. If the ILS is in the database, the system tunes the proper frequency.
Check that the ILS front course is displayed in the COURSE field. Your entry may cause
the RUNWAY/LS MISMATCH message to appear in the scratchpad. Ignore the message.
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If the ILS is not in the database, enter the appropriate frequency. Then, put the ILS front
course in the COURSE field.
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Whenever you takeoff using the localizer of the opposite runway, deselect the LS
pushbutton on the EFIS control panel and deselect the LS pushbutton on ISIS; because
they will display the localizer deviation in reverse sense. You may select ROSE-LS mode
on one navigation display.
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TAKEOFF WITH NO V2 ENTRY
Here is an another challenge for you. What will happen if V2 is not inserted in the TAKEOFF
performance page.
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If V2 is not inserted in the TAKEOFF performance page, the speed reference system, SRS,
will not be available after takeoff. Five seconds after liftoff, the vertıcal speed mode will
engage and the current airspeed becomes the target speed.
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To restore a normal speed target, select the appropriate climb speed on the FCU and
pull out the knob.
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At acceleration altitude push the Autothrust pushbutton on the FCU. Set the thrust levers
to CLIMB detent. Next, push in the SPEED knob to get a managed speed target.
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End of course.

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