| Honeywell MCP |
| Mode Control Panel |
Heading Select (HDG SEL) Switch
Push –
Push –
- Engages HDG SEL command mode.
- Commands roll to follow selected heading.
- Annunciates HDG SEL as FMA roll mode and illuminates HDG
SEL switch light.
Heading Select Command Mode
The HDG SEL mode commands roll to turn to and maintain the
heading shown in the MCP HEADING display:
The HDG SEL mode commands roll to turn to and maintain the
heading shown in the MCP HEADING display:
- Initial selection commands turn in shortest direction toward
selected heading bug. - After mode engagement, roll commands are given to turn in
same direction as rotation of heading selector. - Bank angle limit is established by bank angle selector.
- HDG SEL mode automatically disengages upon capture of
selected radio course in VOR LOC and APP modes (VOR/LOC
armed).
