Flight Phase

Panneau de Contrôle des Modes

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

Panneau de Contrôle des Modes 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 Panneau de Contrôle des Modes?

In this glossary, Panneau de Contrôle des Modes 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 Panneau de Contrôle des Modes used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Officier: Cap et altitude réglés sur le Panneau de Contrôle des Modes ; pilote automatique armé. Commandant: Reçu, confirmez le mode approche armé quand établi."

Why does Panneau de Contrôle des Modes matter in aviation?

Panneau de Contrôle des Modes 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 Panneau de Contrôle des Modes?

Panneau de Contrôle des Modes is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Panneau de Contrôle des Modes belong to?

In this glossary, Panneau de Contrôle des Modes 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

Panneau de Contrôle des Modes

Localized example

Officier: Cap et altitude réglés sur le Panneau de Contrôle des Modes ; pilote automatique armé. Commandant: Reçu, confirmez le mode approche armé quand établi.

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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