A320 Safety

By Arman Motiwalla, 9PR, Dubai College

Original Article by Scott Germain; First Officer for America West

Original Article published in Aircraft Illustrated: Issue: October 2002

The A320 ( Airbus A320) is a scientific marvel! Four hundred and twenty-two computers work together simultaneously, along with pilots to handle the aircraft throughout its flight, from take-off to landing. However, many people think that there is too much reliance on automation and this aspect is beginning to make the public question their own safety onboard the aircraft.

Airliner’s prime consideration is to transport passengers from one destination to another, comfortably, reliably and most importantly, safely. The Airbus A320 manages to do all of these things. Why then does the public regard it in such a negative light? Here is one story that hamp

The ND (Navigation Display), shows data relating to the aircrafts position and its course. There are five selectable modes for the ND; Arc, Rose ILS (Instrument Landing System), Rose VOR (VHF Omni Range Finder System – A ground Navigational aid that provides a display of an aircraft’s position relative to its course through a selected ground navigational radio transmitter.), or Plan mode.

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