A320 Operating Manual - Delta Virtual Airlines

Table of Contents
Airbus 320 Operating Manual
Welcome ................................................................................................................... 1
History and Overview ................................................................................................. 2
Powerplants .............................................................................................................. 4
SNECMA CFM56 ..................................................................................................... 4
IAE V2500 ............................................................................................................. 4
Aircraft Specifications ................................................................................................. 5
Cockpit Checkout ....................................................................................................... 6
FS9 MAIN (CAPTAIN’S) PANEL ................................................................................ 6
FS9 OVERHEAD PANEL ........................................................................................... 7
FS9 CENTER PEDESTAL VIEW ................................................................................. 9
FSX MAIN (CAPTAIN’S) PANEL .............................................................................. 10
FSX OVERHEAD PANEL- ....................................................................................... 13
FSX CENTER PEDESTAL VIEW .............................................................................. 14
Tutorial-How to Fly the A320 .................................................................................... 15
Transitioning to an Airbus 320 .............................................................................. 15
A320 FLIGHT DECK FAMILIARIZATION ................................................................. 16
Flying the aircraft – Tutorial ..................................................................................... 24
Fuel Planning and Weight and Balance ...................................................................... 30
Checklists ................................................................................................................ 31
Flight Deck Preparation ........................................................................................ 31
At Gate Parked-Before Engine Start ....................................................................... 31
Engine Start......................................................................................................... 32
After Engine Start ................................................................................................ 32
Taxi .................................................................................................................... 32
Before Takeoff ..................................................................................................... 33
Takeoff - Cleared or Taxi into position & hold ........................................................ 33
Cruise ................................................................................................................. 33
Descent ............................................................................................................... 34
Approach ............................................................................................................. 34
Landing ............................................................................................................... 34
After Landing (When clear of the runway) ............................................................. 35
At the Gate / Shutdown ........................................................................................ 35
Crew Briefings ......................................................................................................... 36
Takeoff ............................................................................................................... 36
Landing ............................................................................................................... 36
Crew Announcements........................................................................................... 37
Appendix – Operating Information ............................................................................ 38
Taxi Speeds: ........................................................................................................ 38
Typical V Speeds .................................................................................................. 38
Climb Profile ........................................................................................................ 38
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