This unique DVD of the Airbus A320 offers an opportunity to enter the world of Fly-by-Wire. Captain Alan Dix will take the viewer right through the systems and procedures of the A320 in easy to understand language, with some humorous stories along the way. Each ITVV DVD contains Chapter Points and menus which enable you to 'jump' to your favourite point in each programme. For example this programme has 55 chapter points which help you to go straight to the Take-Off, PFD, Landing etc.
Amongst the many systems discussed are: Fly-by-wire, ECAM (Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring), EFIS (Electronic Flight Instruments System), PFD (Primary Flight Display), how to program and understand the FMGS (Flight Management and Guidance System), Meteorology, Weather Maps, Navigation, Electrics, Hydraulics, Fuel Systems, aircraft performance and many more subjects.
4 camera view This programme was filmed using 4 cameras to give you an unparalleled view of take-offs and landings, including external shots, during our round trip from Birmingham - Zakinthos - Birmingham (IEA 436/7 BHX-ZTH-BHX). This programme is suitable for anyone who is interested in how these aircraft fly. A must for pilot familiarisation. This is a truly educational and entertaining programme for everyone to enjoy.
Captain Alan Dix Captain Alan Dix was the Chief Pilot of Inter European Airways, flying the Boeing 757 and Airbus A320. He has the unusual distinction of holding the CAA type rating examiner status on four of the most modern glass cockpit civil airliners: Boeing 737-300, Boeing 757, Fokker 100 and Airbus A320. Alan learned to fly with the Royal Air Force, becoming a Q.F.I. He was previously an examiner on BAC 1-11s with Dan Air, and Fokker 100 fleet manager with Air Europe.
Alan maintained an early interest in aerobatics and he was National Aerobatics Champion (Intermediate) in 1978. In 1979 Alan took a years sabbatical from the airlines to join the world famous Rothmans Aerobatic Team, flying in the number 3, left wing position.
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