Originally Posted by
helimutt
I have seen the 76 flight director fail to acquire ALT in the climb on more occasions than I can remember. I’ve also seen the whole flight director just decouple and lights go out with zero warning. No bells or whistles. Apart from that the AP/FD on the 76’s is very good in my experience.
Guess you had the haunted option too installed ! 76 was a great, dependable, solid and brilliantly executed product. Try throwing a plastic 139 around like you could a 76. Despite its flaws which were pretty much predictable and easy to live with, you could ascertain 100% faith in a well maintained ride. The king of its time.