Originally Posted by
Check Airman
I think a competent pilot should be able to slip effortlessly between flying with full automation, and no automation. Turning off the AP shouldn't require a briefing, or lengthy assessment of the conditions, or paperwork after the fact. Automated systems can and do fail.
Absolutely agree.I would also add that any and all competent captains should be well able to decide when the operational environment is suitable to allow hand flying.
Perhaps I was v lucky but I do remember flying ACR 7 approaches on limited panel for my Jet Provost instrument rating.We coped.
Reading some of the earlier posts really dismays me !