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Old 9th Jul 2009, 02:12
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SLFinAZ
 
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As an SLF....

I think the single biggest question I have is the amount of actual time hand flying the aircraft as a ratio. The total time and takeoff/landing data for the AF crew is posted in the other thread, with 2 or 3 takeoff and landings a month and minimal hand flying otherwise how much "feel" to you retain? Especially if all but the 1st/last minute or so is AP controlled and the AT is enabled. Recognizing the complexity involved in the diagnostics/troubleshooting I still think that some minimal % of "handflown" takeoff and approaches has to instill a degree of feel for flying the plane while dealing with complications and unexpected scenario's.
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