Chapter 5: Cockpit Information Systems Multi-Function Display Course Intercepts Miscellaneous Autopilot Topics Coupled Approaches 6. Determine and record maximum climb vertical speeds  and power settings for temperatures and altitudes.  Ensure the values are in agreement with values in  the AFM/POH for the conditions present. Make  note of the highest practical pitch attitude values,  conditions, and loading. Remember powerplant  factors (e.g., minimum powerplant temperature, bleed  air requirements) and airframe limitations (e.g., V$_{A}$ in  setting power). 1. Demonstrate the proper preflight and ground check of  the FD/autopilot system. 2. Demonstrate all methods used to disengage and  disconnect an autopilot. 3. Demonstrate how to select the different modes and  explain what each mode is designed to do and when  it will become active. 4. Explain the flight director (FD) indications and  autopilot annunciators, and how the dimming function  is controlled. 1. Use the FD/autopilot to fly an assigned heading to  capture and track a VOR and/or RNAV course. 2. Determine if the FD/autopilot uses preprogrammed  intercepts or set headings for navigation course  interceptions. 3. Determine the indications of navigation mode armed  conditions. 4. Determine parameters of preprogrammed intercept  modes, if applicable. 5. Determine minimum and maximum intercept angle  limitations, if any. 1. Program the multi‑function display to show data  provided by any aircraft system. 2. Determine how many data displays can be  combined in one display. 3. Know how to select the PFD displays on the MFD,  if available. 4. Determine which data displays can be overlaid onto  the PFD and the MFD. 1. Use the FD/autopilot to couple to a precision  approach. 2. Use the FD/autopilot to couple to a nonprecision  approach. 3. Use the FD/autopilot to couple to an RNAV  approach. 4. Determine the power setting required to fly the  approaches. 5. Determine the power settings necessary for level‑ off during nonprecision approaches and go‑around  power settings for both precision and nonprecision  approaches. 6. Determine the speeds available for the minimum  recommended powerplant settings (useful for  determining if an ATC clearance can be accepted for  climbs, altitudes, and descents). E-3