Flight Controls Synoptic; Figure 30.Flcs Synoptic Flight Controls - Eclipse 500 System Manual

Section 3. Flight Controls

3.4.3 Flight Controls Synoptic

The flight control synoptic (FLCS) provides a display of position, alternate trim control
inputs, and control over the stall protection system.
Trim position is shown graphically, and as a percentage of control surface movement,
with a white trim pointer indicating its exact position.
Elevator .......................................................................... % NOSE UP or NOSE DOWN
Ailerons .................................... % Left Wing Down (LWD) or Right Wing Down (RWD)
Rudder ....................................................................................................% Left or Right
Each trim position display has a green band which is the trim position range for
takeoff. Should trim indications become unavailable, a TRIM POSITION FAULT
advisory message appears and the trim pointer is removed.
Four line select keys provide additional control of the flight control system.
TRIM
All trim switches (aileron, elevator, and rudder) can be disabled by the line select key
labeled TRIM. The two selections are:
NORMAL
ALTERNATE
In NORMAL, all trim inputs are controlled through the sidestick and rudder trim
switches. In the event of an emergency or if the pilot chooses to use the MFD as the
primary means of trim control, selecting ALTERNATE will allow the pilot to use the
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Figure 30. FLCS Synoptic Flight Controls
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