The Radar Control Panel in the Flight Deck is located in which area?

The Radar Control Panel in the Flight Deck is located in which area?

• A. Aft portion of the pedestal
• B. Fwd portion of the glare shield
• C. Overhead panel
• D. Center console

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is cockpit layout and accessibility for the weather radar controls. In the A320, the Weather Radar Control Panel is mounted on the center pedestal toward its aft portion. This placement keeps radar settings—like range, tilt, and mode—within easy reach from a seated position without having to reach up to the glare shield or reach across to the overhead panel. It also keeps the primary flight controls and display systems on the glareshield and in the overhead out of the radar control area, reducing clutter and unnecessary head movement during radar adjustments. So, the radar controls belong on the pedestal’s rear section rather than on the glare shield, overhead, or center console area.

The key idea here is cockpit layout and accessibility for the weather radar controls. In the A320, the Weather Radar Control Panel is mounted on the center pedestal toward its aft portion. This placement keeps radar settings—like range, tilt, and mode—within easy reach from a seated position without having to reach up to the glare shield or reach across to the overhead panel. It also keeps the primary flight controls and display systems on the glareshield and in the overhead out of the radar control area, reducing clutter and unnecessary head movement during radar adjustments. So, the radar controls belong on the pedestal’s rear section rather than on the glare shield, overhead, or center console area.