Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS)

Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS)

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Definition

In modern glass-cockpit aircraft, a Flight Director (FD) provides pitch and roll guidance that is overlaid on the Primary Flight Display (PFD) in graphic form. When the autopilot is engaged, it follows the FD’s guidance.

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