A320 Cockpit : Design, Functionality, and Innovation
Airbus A320 cockpit is a masterful combination of future avionics, ergonomics, and ease of use. Created to be safe, efficient, and comfortable, it gives silky smooth flight to the pilots. However, as a system, it was both praised and criticized by the aviation professionals. In this article, A320 cockpit is objectively evaluated, weighing its design, ease of use, and innovation against a critical perspective. Where we give high priority to operational competency, we also suggest limitations that border upon pilot performance and airplane handling. Sophisticated Design of the A320 Cockpit The A320 cockpits employ a fly-by-wire system, substituting electronic signals with mechanical controls in…