Originally Posted by
Centaurus
… Be wary of blindly following the FD indications during the windshear avoidance or GPWS escape maneuver. . Use for guidance by all means but be aware of the actual body angle while at the same time cross referencing the other flight instruments e.g altimeter. ASI, VSI and even a quick glance at the standby ADI which gives you raw data.
Centaurus, noting the general caution; a critical issue in any abnormal situation is to know what the FD/AP is capable off, and how that should be used as specified by the manufacturer. Similarly for flight instruments which may be erratic or suffer display lag which auto systems can bypass or smooth out.
Some quite modest systems have approved (certificated) wind-shear guidance and control which are designed to manage the conditions - some trading transit speed for climb performance based on excess energy.
With surprise and its effects on human performance, the technology will out perform the human, particularly in these rare and highly dynamic situations.
As much as it important to understand the situation, its vital that crews understand the design, operational assumptions and capabilities of their aircraft, systems, and technology; via education not rote training.