...but it seems that the Autopilot Cowboys just won't learn. Same goes for the incident in Ireland with the Indian G-IV (V?) who were too busy following lines and playing with the FMS to notice they were just about to fly into terrain - thank God for the alert ATCO.
FLY the aircraft, deal with anything else later. No f^~$&% use of being on the right heading with the right autopilot setting when you hit the ground is there?
Sadly there's pilots out there who see raw data / FD AP-off flying as something unnecessary - but then again most airlines don't really recommend aviating anymore do they.
I for one will continue to fly raw-data departures and arrivals as often as possible, because I am certain it will save my butt one unfortunate day.
