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What is flight-director bars?

flight-director bars Visual cues on the Primary Flight Display indicating desired pitch and roll to guide manual flight path.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “flight-director bars” Used in Practice?

Flight-director bars indicate pitch up for missed approach, following guidance manually.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is flight-director bars?

Visual cues on the Primary Flight Display indicating desired pitch and roll to guide manual flight path.

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