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July 2004. Farnborough Briefing. Airbus Innovation in the Cockpit. July 2004. Farnborough Briefing. Presented by Peter Chandler A380 Project Pilot. Airbus Innovation in the Cockpit. Airbus Innovation in the Cockpit. Past Innovation A320 A330 A340 The State of the Art A380
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July 2004 Farnborough Briefing Airbus Innovation in the Cockpit
July 2004 Farnborough Briefing Presented by Peter Chandler A380 Project Pilot Airbus Innovation in the Cockpit
Airbus Innovation in the Cockpit • Past Innovation • A320 A330 A340 • The State of the Art • A380 • The Future • On-going Studies
Past Innovation A320
Past Innovation A320 Fly-by-wire Flight Control System Flight Envelope Protection Side-sticks Dark Cockpit Philosophy Standard Electronic Instrument Layout
Past Innovation A330
Past Innovation A340
Past Innovation Common Cockpit right from A318 to A340-600 Easy Cross-crew Qualification (CCQ) Mixed Fleet Flying (MFF) A340
Airbus Innovation in the Cockpit • Past Innovation • A320 A330 A340 • The State of the Art • A380 • The Future • On-going Studies
The State of the Art - A380 A340 A Common Cockpit Philosophy But many new features and improvements A380
A380 - Main enhancements 8 Identical larger displays interactive through Cursor Control
A380 - Main enhancements New FMS and ATC communication interfaces
A380 - Main enhancements Vertical situation awareness
A380 - Main enhancements Navigation on airport
A380 - Main enhancements Taxi aids
A380 - Main enhancements • Enhanced Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM)
A380 - Main enhancements On-board information system
The State of the Art - A380 Increased Flexibility Interactive Displays Increased Awareness Vertical Display Airport Navigation Taxi Cameras Head-Up-Display Increased Efficiency and Safety Brake-to-vacate Approach and Landing Systems Back-up Speed Indication Paperless Cockpit On-screen Checklists On-board Information System
The State of the Art - A380 Increased Flexibility Interactive Displays Increased Awareness Vertical Display Airport Navigation Taxi Cameras Head-Up-Display Increased Efficiency and Safety Brake-to-vacate Approach and Landing Systems Back-up Speed Indication Paperless Cockpit On-screen Checklists On-board Information System
A380 – Interactive Displays and Cursor Control Nav Display Multi Function Display XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Mailbox
A380 FMS Presentation Much Larger Screen Area Clearer Presentation On-screen Interactive Menus Direct Access Buttons
A380 - Graphical flight planning Nav Display shows the planned route graphically Interactivity allows easy route modification directly on the Nav Display
A380 - Graphical flight planning Select a Waypoint
Graphical flight planning Select the modification
TALOL A380 - Graphical flight planning Select the next Waypoint
A380 - Graphical flight planning Confirm the change
The State of the Art - A380 Increased Flexibility Interactive Displays Increased Awareness Vertical Display Airport Navigation Taxi Cameras Head-Up-Display Increased Efficiency and Safety Brake-to-vacate Approach and Landing Systems Back-up Speed Indication Paperless Cockpit On-screen Checklists On-board Information System
A380 - Vertical Display All displays used for position awareness are grouped together Lateral Nav Display above. Vertical Profile Display below. WPT 3
A380 - Vertical Display Vertical Display linked to planned route VD shows : Planned vertical flight path Minimum Safe Altitude Terrain profile along route
The State of the Art - A380 Increased Flexibility Interactive Displays Increased Awareness Vertical Display Airport Navigation Taxi Cameras Head-Up-Display Increased Efficiency and Safety Brake-to-vacate Approach and Landing Systems Back-up Speed Indication Paperless Cockpit On-screen Checklists On-board Information System
Airport Navigation 20 kts The task: To taxi safely from/to the airport gate. To avoid runway incursion. • Airport Map on ND • Aircraft positioned on map • Taxi/Runway identification • Facility to highlight specific areas ND: Navigation Display
The State of the Art - A380 Increased Flexibility Interactive Displays Increased Awareness Vertical Display Airport Navigation Taxi Cameras Head-Up-Display Increased Efficiency and Safety Brake-to-vacate Approach and Landing Systems Back-up Speed Indication Paperless Cockpit On-screen Checklists On-board Information System
Taxi camera display (A340-600) A340 Fin tip & belly camera display
A380 taxi picture on PFD TAXI EFIS Control Panel
The State of the Art - A380 Increased Flexibility Interactive Displays Increased Awareness Vertical Display Airport Navigation Taxi Cameras Head-Up-Display Increased Efficiency and Safety Brake-to-vacate Approach and Landing Systems Back-up Speed Indication Paperless Cockpit On-screen Checklists On-board Information System
A380 - Head-Up-Display (HUD) Enabling the aircrew to fly the aircraft using collimated flying symbols overlaying the real world cues. To increase pilot situational awareness particularly during the approach and landing phases. • Fully integrated. Symbology consistent with Airbus cockpit philosophy and existing head-down displays. • LCD technology offering large field of view and video capability. • Compatible with Enhanced Vision Systems(EVS) being developed to enhance operations by night and in poor visibility.
The State of the Art - A380 Increased Flexibility Interactive Displays Increased Awareness Vertical Display Airport Navigation Taxi Cameras Head-Up-Display Increased Efficiency and Safety Brake-to-vacate Approach and Landing Systems Back-up Speed Indication Paperless Cockpit On-screen Checklists On-board Information System
A380 - Aircraft control on ground • To automatically brake in order to vacate at the chosen runway exit. • Minimize landing brake energy and runway occupancy time. • Enhance passenger comfort A380 Autobrake Panel New Function: BTV Brake to Vacate
The State of the Art - A380 Increased Flexibility Interactive Displays Increased Awareness Vertical Display Airport Navigation Taxi Cameras Head-Up-Display Increased Efficiency and Safety Brake-to-vacate Approach and Landing Systems Back-up Speed Indication Paperless Cockpit On-screen Checklists On-board Information System