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Section 14. Primary Flight Display (PFD) Eclipse 5OO Systems Manual
Slip/Skid Indicator
Figure 188. Slip/Skid Indicator
The PFD displays a sailboat type slip/skid indicator. The trapezoid shape of the
slip indicator moves horizontally in relation to the base of the roll pointer triangle
to indicate uncoordinated flight (slip or skid). When the slip or skid of the aircraft
is zero (coordinated flight), the trapezoid shape of the Slip indicator is centered
horizontally in relation to the bottom of the roll pointer triangle.
Flight Director (FD)
Figure 189. Flight Director
When active, the Flight Director (FD) is displayed in the center of the ADI on top
of the pitch wedge. The FD provides simultaneous roll and pitch guidance. The
FD moves vertically in line with the airplane reference symbol for pitch guidance,
and rotates about its center for roll guidance. Pitch guidance is provided for +/-
15˚ and roll guidance is provided for +/- 30˚.
The FD automatically turns on when any autopilot mode is selected from the
Autopilot Control Panel. The FD steering bars are displayed in green when the
FD is engaged and the autopilot off. When the autopilot is activated the FD
command bars turn magenta. Invalid flight director data will cause the flight
director to be removed.
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