What is FPV's role relative to the FCU during normal operations?

• A. FPV provides a graphical indication of actual flight path.
• B. FPV generates navigation commands for the autopilot.
• C. FPV displays weather data.
• D. FPV controls engine bleed.

Answer: (A)

The Flight Path Vector shows where the airplane is actually moving through the air, giving a graphical indication of the aircraft’s real trajectory (its path through the sky) rather than just its orientation. This helps you understand where you’re really going, factoring in wind and flight dynamics, which aids situational awareness during normal operations.

The FCU, by contrast, is the control panel for setting automation—speed, heading, altitude, vertical speed—providing inputs to the flight guidance system and autopilot. FPV is not a control or command source, and it doesn’t display weather data or control engine bleed. So the FPV’s role is to visually indicate the actual flight path.