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It seems to be lots of confusion about FLARE MODE...and that's normal because the manufacturer gave the same name to two different functions in this flight phase:
1/ FLARE MODE related to flight controls NORMAL LAW (pitch control)
That's the one you describe in your initial post. This mode is available with FDs ON and OFF.
2/ FLARE MODE related to Auto Flight System (AP/FD common modes) during AUTOLAND.
This mode will align, flare and retard (if A/THR ON) the bus automatically.
For obvious reason, this common mode is not available if AP/FDs are OFF (1.22.30 p52).
fredgrav: in normal situations, when FDs are ON, you follow them. If for any reason you don't want to follow them, you turn them OFF.
Last edited by shortfuel; 8th April 2010 at 16:22.