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How an Airliner Cockpit Works

Animagraffs via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the intricate workings of a modern airliner cockpit in this comprehensive 29-minute video. Gain detailed insights into every button, switch, knob, screen, lever, and control device used by pilots to operate commercial aircraft. Learn about seating arrangements, sidestick controls, steering mechanisms, rudder pedals, and various control panels. Discover the functions of inboard and outboard modules, overhead lighting systems, glareshield components, radio and control tuning sections, and the flight control panel. Examine the main instrument panel, landing gear and brake systems, center pedestal, audio control panel, trim control panel, and reversion switch panel. Conclude with an in-depth look at the Throttle Quadrant Assembly. Enhance your understanding of aviation technology and pilot operations through this informative visual guide.

Syllabus

Intro
Seating
Sidestick
Steering
Rudder pedals
Control panels
Left inboard module
Right inboard module
Right outboard module
Lights overhead module
Glareshield
Radio and control tuning section
Flight pontrol panel
Main instrument panel
Landing gear and brakes
Center pedestal
Audio control panel
Trim control panel
Reversion switch panel
Throttle Quadrant Assembly
Outtro
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