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Old 22nd Nov 2006, 03:37
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Tree
 
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The Airbus is designed for people without basic flying skills.

i.e. Don't know how to cross-control on takeoff or landing-no problem-just leave the stick alone and the sytem will take over from you.

Don't know how to calculate wind additives on approach-no problem-g/s mini will take care of it (unless the headwind down to 200ft is above 60kt then g/s mini will not let you go below VFE next.)

Don't know what the thrust lever position should be for various flight phases-no problem-they don't give you any feedback and they never fail!

Don't know what contol input the other pilot or autopilot is introducing-no problem-that is none of your business.

But the tray table is so sweet!
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