DVT,
This thread discusses the design limitations of the NG compared to other aircraft of the same design era (late 80's and 90's).
Personally I feel that if you have to "cheat" the AP (and ATC) for a smooth intercept the design is lacking. Secondly, handflying circuits, approaches and level-offs sounds an afwul lot like the good old -200. Very nice machine indeed, 30 years ago... I'm definetely a Boeing fan but they could have done much better on this one.
And the noise
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