Originally Posted by
SR71
As you said, the machine did the best it could with the information provided. A bit like the A320 in Brazil...
One of the more subtle problems operators of sophisticated electronic systems have to deal with is knowing when to trust your senses and when to trust your instruments.
That is why it is
essential for the PF to be monitoring the raw data of the flight, so that he is effectively "mentally" flying the aircraft and "in the loop", even though the automatics are engaged. It is precisely when this "difference" occurs in the mind's eye of the pilot, that there must be immediate intervention by the pilot, by either correction to the automatics or reversion to manual flight, in order to preserve the safety of the operation.
In my view, there is just insufficient mention of pilot involvement in the required monitoring/feedback loop for this discussion to remain properly balanced.
Fly the aircraft !!!
JD
PS Incidentally, an excellent
earlier post (#1751) by
Jofm5 - well said indeed, I agree entirely
