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Old 22nd Aug 2002, 07:35
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As long as we understand it would never happen...

I have watched about a dozen guys (ATCers) have a go on an airlines' A300 sim. Pilot ability varied from nil to current, 1200hr CPL twins.
With talk-down guidance, even the nil hour guys were able to make an 'acceptable' landing. With no guidance, about 80% spear-in rate. Interestingly, the experience level made little or no difference. This was hand-flying (no autoland on old A300).
I would have put myself in the category of 'those who thought they could do it if they had to'. Not now. Not unless I had someone talking me through it. And that was only sim.
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