Sends electronic signals to the flight control computers rather than using mechanical cables. Fly-By-Wire and Flight Envelopes
When you look straight ahead in an Airbus A330 cockpit 360 view, your eyes will immediately be drawn to the six cathode-ray tube (CRT) or liquid-crystal display (LCD) screens. These screens make up the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) and the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM). 1. Primary Flight Display (PFD) Located directly in front of each pilot. This screen shows: The artificial horizon. Airspeed: A vertical tape on the left. Altitude: A vertical tape on the right. Vertical Speed: Displayed on the far right. Airbus A330 Cockpit 360 View
Located next to the PFD. This screen is the pilot's map. It displays: The programmed route. Weather Radar: Precipitation and turbulence overlays. TCAS: Traffic collision avoidance system data. Ground Speed and Wind: Real-time navigation data. Sends electronic signals to the flight control computers
This design choice allows airlines to cross-train pilots quickly, saving millions in training costs. The Side-Stick Controller Airspeed: A vertical tape on the left
🕹️ The Airbus Cockpit Philosophy: Commonality and Control
The Airbus A330 stands as one of the most successful wide-body airliners in aviation history. For pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and flight simulator fans, the flight deck of this twin-aisle giant represents the pinnacle of fly-by-wire engineering.