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A320 Glider
The Capt, PF, pressed CWS, adjusted the MCP and then CMD again. Increased speed, HDG SEL and V/S 2000fpm.
Very smooth I must say.
I always thought the guys pressed TO/GA but the Capt explained that it disconnects the autopilot on the 737.
He said he can fly without but by pressing CWS and then CMD, it puts the automatics back in.
In CWS you are still flying manually. And hence in CWS, his hands should've been on the yoke, not on the MCP. He pretty much gave you a very false sense of safety just to look smooth.
Interesting CRM case study if you ask me.