Thanks Nigel and 212
Yes I am well aware of the MEL and it seems we carry the FAA standard issue onboard; it's a 2 pilots ops btw
BUT what I am getting at, is leaving under VMC, legal as far as clause 1, then entering clouds above 2000' for extended period, ie IMC also legal as far as far as clause 2 if u have 1 pitch/yaw/roll; Which FAA moron decided it was ok to do so needs to be shot as if u loose AP2, you have no FD functions whatsoever left under AP1....
And that is exactly what the engineers are playing with, ie the fact that the MEL state it's ok to do so with only 1 AP functioning; I would like to see them in the combined monsoon scenario clouds, rain, thunder, gusting winds and see how they feel about it...
Cheers
WLM