A320 expanded Primary Flight Display (PFD)

For non-type rated pilots this provides a detailed view of the A320 PFD.

Expanded PFD

Clockwise from bottom left:

A320 PFD

ILS course (093) magenta
ILS IDENT & DME magenta
Speed tape
Green F speed
Yellow line (current speed)
Amber = next flap limiting
FMA
MDA (DA) or DH (760 blue)
Current FD on (1 & 2)
Auto Thrust
- white = active
- cyan => armed
Altitude tape
VS indicator
Selected altitude
- 4000 blue
- 4000 magenta (constraint)
Altimeter / QNH
LOC & GS scales
Compass
Current HDG Yellow line
Green diamond track

Expanded A320 Speed

A320 Speed Tape

Additional Note: Selected speeds and altitudes on Airbus Type aircraft are shown in Magenta and Cyan. For selected, it will be shown in Cyan, for managed shown in magenta. The speed trend line on the A320 is a yellow colour.

A320 Alpha floor / expanded detail

Alpha Floor

Side by side look at Airbus v Boeing PFD

Other considerations: On Boeing the selected altitude is always set at the top of the altitude tape in magenta. One Airbus it is shown top of altitude tape for a climb to a higher altitude or at the bottom of the tape for a descent to a lower altitude (in either magenta or cyan). On the picture reference it is shown in Cyan 4000 for the descent. The Boeing VS indicator is shown in digital format at the top or bottom of the tape in 50’s on the Airbus it is shown in 100’s and is written on the actual VS scale next to the green needle. QNH indication is in same location cross type. These are basic things that can cause initial confusion and are useful to know prior to your 737 simulator or airbus simulator sessions.