Airbus A320 Normal Procedures

1. Course Overview

The Airbus A320 Normal Procedures course introduces participants to the standard operational workflow used in real-world airline operations. Designed to be accessible even for those without prior aviation experience, this course focuses on practical cockpit procedures rather than heavy theory.

Participants will learn how professional pilots prepare, operate, and manage the aircraft throughout a complete flight using Airbus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

2. Who This Course Is For

AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS who have completed the Acuro normal procedure course
Aviation enthusiasts who want to learn to operate an Airbus A320 simulator
FUTURE AIRLINE PILOTS looking for an in-depth Airbus normal procedure PRE-TYPE RATING preparation course.
Individuals curious about airline cockpit operations
Anyone interested in learning how real pilots conduct a complete flight from start to finish
CERTIFIED A320 PILOTS seeking to review normal procedures

3. Key Skills / What You Will Learn

Participants will develop a solid understanding of standard cockpit procedures used in commercial aviation, including:

Aircraft cockpit familiarization
Airbus Standard operating flows used by airline pilots
Flight management system (MCDU) setup
Standard departure and arrival procedures
Use of autopilot and aircraft automation
Approach and landing techniques
Standard communication and cockpit coordination

4. Training Structure

The training is delivered through guided simulator sessions with a certified instructor. Each session combines explanation, demonstration, and hands-on simulator practice. Typical training progression includes:

Cockpit familiarization
Aircraft preparation and pre-flight procedures
Taxi and ground handling
Takeoff and climb procedures
Cruise management and automation
Descent preparation and approach setup
Landing and rollout procedures

5. Simulator Experience

Participants will operate a highly realistic Airbus A320 flight simulator that replicates the layout and workflow of an airline cockpit. All buttons, switches and controls reflect the real aircraft to train all normal procedures up to standard.

The simulator session allows participants to:

Sit in the pilot seat and control the aircraft
Interact with cockpit systems and displays
Experience a full flight scenario from departure to landing
Practice real airline procedures in a safe and guided environment

6. Course Details

Estimated Duration: 10–20 hours Lessons Include:

Cockpit familiarization (A320 flight deck overview)
Preliminary flow
Cockpit preparation flow
MCDU setup
Departure briefing
Engine start procedures
Taxi procedures
Standard takeoff procedures
Climb and cruise automation management
Descent preparation
Approach procedures (ILS, VOR, RNP, FLS, circle to land)
Landing and rollout procedures
Go-around procedures
After landing procedures

Training Format

1–2 trainees per session
Conducted by experienced pilot instructors
Flexible scheduling after enrollment
Pricing varies depending on instructor level

7. Key Benefits

Learn how real airline pilots operate an Airbus A320
Gain hands-on simulator experience in a realistic cockpit environment
Understand the complete workflow of a commercial flight
Develop confidence handling aircraft procedures step-by-step
Enjoy a unique aviation learning experience guided by professionals

Disclaimer:

This is an unofficial course (not linked to civil aviation authority), which means you will not be credited flight hours for your official logbook. You will not receive an Airbus A320 type rating.
This is a course mainly focused on the practical aspect of flying and will take roughly 10–20 hours (depending if you were enrolled in the PPL and IFR course before). If you achieve the requirements earlier you can use it for another course or convert to Sim flight time.

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