Flight Phase

Modussteuerungspanel

The autopilot interface panel allowing pilots to select, arm, or adjust flight modes such as heading, altitude, and vertical speed for aircraft automation.

Quick answer: The autopilot interface panel allowing pilots to select, arm, or adjust flight modes such as heading, altitude, and vertical speed for aircraft automation.

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Quick answer

The autopilot interface panel allowing pilots to select, arm, or adjust flight modes such as heading, altitude, and vertical speed for aircraft automation.

Why it matters

Modussteuerungspanel matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Modussteuerungspanel?

In this glossary, Modussteuerungspanel refers to: The autopilot interface panel allowing pilots to select, arm, or adjust flight modes such as heading, altitude, and vertical speed for aircraft automation.

How is Modussteuerungspanel used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Copilot: Kurs und Höhe am Modussteuerungspanel eingestellt, Autopilot bereit. Kapitän: Verstanden, Anflugmodus bei Aktivierung bestätigen."

Why does Modussteuerungspanel matter in aviation?

Modussteuerungspanel matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Modussteuerungspanel?

Modussteuerungspanel is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Modussteuerungspanel belong to?

In this glossary, Modussteuerungspanel is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The autopilot interface panel allowing pilots to select, arm, or adjust flight modes such as heading, altitude, and vertical speed for aircraft automation.

Operational example

First Officer: Heading and altitude set on Mode Control Panel; autopilot armed. Captain: Roger, confirm approach mode armed when established.

Localized term

Modussteuerungspanel

Localized example

Copilot: Kurs und Höhe am Modussteuerungspanel eingestellt, Autopilot bereit. Kapitän: Verstanden, Anflugmodus bei Aktivierung bestätigen.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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