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Old 10th Aug 2012, 18:27
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DozyWannabe
 
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Gah - semantics! FMC/FMS relates to automated flightpath management whether A/P is engaged or not.

It's an advanced FD/autopilot combination - is that any better?

In any case, the point is that it's a separate and distinct system to FBW, which relates solely to digital interpretation of flight control input.

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