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Old 14th Mar 2018, 12:57
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CWS on plenty of aeroplane autopilots
Because its stick force is somewhat greater than normal hand flying requirements, CWS is useful if for any reason manual flying is needed at high altitude or in severe turbulence. It minimises the possibility of over-controlling by a ham-fisted pilot. In fact, the B737 Supplementary Procedures page for Severe Turbulence include selection of CWS
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