I have been reading this thread from the day it started and apart from some stupid comments it has been very interesting, informative and very educational for those of us who dont drive jets.
I would like to know what all your comments are on the following situation. I will firstly add that the crews that fly these aircraft are very well thought off in the industry with an extremly good safety record (almost enviable).
Two pilot crew with no AP installed, flight directors only, the aircraft are just off new with some very modern avionics and pretty quick.
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