Originally Posted by
Obama57
C141(L300) PANC-RJTY, +/- 1976, A/P would not engage on the climb out. Took turns hand flying for 8 or 9 hours at FL350. Not fun.
Been there in C-5 on the NATS, once before RVSM and once afterwards. F280 is a lot easier than even F330. Also done four crossings in the A-10, no AP installed. Kids these days.