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Old 17th Jun 2020, 15:48
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212man
 
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Originally Posted by drugsdontwork
So there’s a potential issue with the AP conflicting with pilot inputs that has caused this and they are just adding a note to the Flight Manual and resuming operations? Is that not a little close to Boeing’s 737 Max initial solution?
Noting close to the 737 Max!

The pilot attempted to make a number of manoeuvres while the Cyclone's "flight director," or auto-pilot, was still engaged
That's the misuse of automation '101'! Any aircraft will do what it's been told to in that situation - FBW or not.
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