A320 Simulator Program – 1-Hour Session

1. Initial Briefing – 5 min

• Quick explanation of the controls: sidestick, throttle, pedals.

• Difference between manual, autopilot, and autothrust.

• Session objective: one flight with the aircraft fully automated, one flight where you fly manually.

2. First Flight – Automatic (20 min)

• Takeoff: student at the controls until rotation, then autopilot engaged.

• Explanation: the pilot guides the aircraft verbally via FMS and ATC, not with hands.

• ILS approach: fully automatic.

• Automatic go-around: even the go-around can be handled in full automation.

• Repositioning: with autopilot engaged, on downwind.

3. Second Flight – Manual (25 min)

• Downwind: disengage autopilot, autothrust remains on.

• Student flies the circuit and intercept manually.

• Final approach: guided by PFD and external references, but flown entirely by hand.

• Full manual landing.

4. Debrief – 5 min

• Comparison between the two flights:

• Comfort and precision of autopilot.
• Effort and sensations of manual flying.

• Time for questions.

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