Just wondering .. I don't know the minimum AP engage altitude (RA) on a 777, but normally it would be something like 250 feet after takeoff. What is the philisophy behind being able to engage an AP during takeoff in the B777 design? Why isn't this feature inhibited until the minimum engage height?
And yes, IMHO the AP switch might easily be confused with the AT switch in this B777 setup (and no, I don't need the old levers back nor the FE). Not to "blame" Boeing, but perhaps to learn in the process (especially if all that is broken is an ego and some tires/brakes).
Luck was on their side, this time .. next time the RWY is wet
