Originally Posted by
Stan Evil
The UK sets out the limitations of autopilot use during revalidation/renewal IRTs in Standards Document 14. It can be used in any mode throughout the flight except:
1. For the 3D approach (although the flight director may be used)
2. During the airwork
3. Any time when asymmetric, if the autopilot is not cleared for use in asymmetric flight.
Of note in the world of helis, we gone to something similar for initial IR (since new CAA FEM in April). Manual only for initial climb, 3D approach and general handling sections. For renewal and reval helis can use AP for everything except the 3D.