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Old 31st Aug 2009, 17:07
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HVHmt
 
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DG

Like any A/C landing on a large metal island, It is recommended that the Heading bug is centered then compass is set to DG (this is done after landing checks, last thing you want to do on an ARA is switch to DG)all while watching the bug to see if it moves.

Other A/C usually switch from DG during the after takeoff checks, however with the 92 it seems prudent to allow the A/C some extra time to sort itself out and switch in the level off checks.

Why this would not be done eludes me!
What reason is there for not doing it they way I have described?
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