Sierra Pattern A320 Upd -

Developing a rapid and effective visual scan across the Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Navigation Display (ND).

Mental Calculation Booklet Pitch and Thrust Table Sierra Patterns sierra pattern a320

provided in training manuals. These tables provide "memory items" for various flight phases: Clean Configuration : Maintaining usually requires a specific pitch (e.g., positive 2.5 raised to the composed with power ) and a specific thrust setting (e.g., N1) in level flight. Vertical Speed Control : Pilots use the "Bird" (Flight Path Vector) on the Primary Flight Display (PFD) Developing a rapid and effective visual scan across

On the A320, pushing the levers to TO/GA does NOT require pressing the takeoff/go-around button on the thrust levers (if equipped). Moving the levers physically into the detent is sufficient. Vertical Speed Control : Pilots use the "Bird"

However, the "Sierra Pattern" is more than just a pitch attitude. It is a that the aircraft will follow if the pilot engages the second phase of the go-around via the Flight Control Unit (FCU). In essence, it is the escape route.