Airplane Description DA 42 AFM
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7.13.2 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)
The Primary Flight Display (PFD; see Figure below) typically displays airspeed, attitude,
altitude, and heading information in a traditional format. Slip information is shown as a
trapezoid under the bank pointer. One width of the trapezoid is equal to a one ball width
slip. Rate of turn information is shown on the scale above the compass rose; full scale
deflection is equal to a standard rate turn. The following controls are available on the PFD
(clockwise from top right):
* Communications frequency volume and squelch knob
* Communications frequency set knobs
* Communications frequency transfer button
* Altimeter setting knob (baro set)
* Course knob
* Map range knob and cursor control
* FMS control buttons and knob
* PFD softkey buttons, including master warning/caution acknowledgment
* Altitude reference set knob
* Heading bug control
* Navigation frequency transfer button
* Navigation frequency set knobs
* Navigation frequency volume and Identifier knob