
Be familiar with the meaning of each of the FMA columns.
Be familiar with the initial FMA configuration before takeoff. Understand different takeoff options and its representation on the FMA.
Understand this phase as a transition from takeoff to climb phase and how it is defined by some specific altitudes that become triggering conditions. Get used to the FMA changes while reaching certain altitudes.
Understand the different modes available for climb, as most likely any flight will be a combination of some of them. Know how to activate them, its FMA representation and how is the aircraft responding to our inputs.
Understand how the aircraft transitions from a climb up to an altitude. Differentiate among cruise altitude, altitude constraint and the different acquire and hold modes.
Our goal at Aviation Academy is to help pilots become the best pilot version of themselves. In order to do so we have designed this outstanding course. It is structured as a regular flight, from takeoff to the cruise phase. You will learn and master the most useful features of the FMA.
We are obviously starting with the presentation of the FMA so you can understand it in detail.
Our flight will start short of runway, right before takeoff. We will cover different takeoff options and its representation on the FMA. This phase will conclude short after getting airborne.
Once in the air we start the initial climb phase. We will check the FMA outputs as a consequence of our changes in thrust and when we reach some specific altitudes.
With our aircraft accelerating, we are ready for the climb phase. We will analyse all modes offered by Airbus to reach our cruise altitude.
Finally, the cruise phase at the top of climb. Starting with a smooth transition to our target altitude and establishing the airspeed and attitude that will lead us to our destination.
As you see the goal of this course is very ambitious. However we hope that with the approach we are presenting you everything will fall into place and you will master the FMA operation for good.