The central control panel for short-term flight guidance. Pilots pull the knobs to select manual values (Selected Guidance: heading, speed, altitude) or push the knobs to let the aircraft follow the programmed flight plan (Managed Guidance).

This comprehensive guide breaks down every panel, switch, and display within the flight deck, serving as your definitive reference companion to any . 1. The Glass Cockpit Philosophy: Forward Panel

The main panel consists of six primary screens, known as the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) and Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM).

Located above the pilots, the overhead panel is the "system command center" for nearly all core functions. It contains roughly .