Lionair plane down in Bali.

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OKC,

I completely agree with all of your post. No offence taken. Its an interesting discussion.

Our pilots understand the limitations of IAN, in fact we were one of the first carriers to buy it and use it. Understanding its limitations allows us to use it as another reference point on an approach. Our book is very clear as to its place in the hierarchy of references for the visual part of a IAP. It is remarkably accurate, simple to use and also not an ILS, as you said. We have a different philosophy on their use.

The use of FDs and AT are sometimes idiosyncratic to companies. Understanding their role should not be. The use of the AT may in fact be especially relevant to this accident.

Cheers,