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Old 11th May 2013, 17:59
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Natstrackalpha
 
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What are the problems with FDs?

One of the Golden Rules is "one FD off, then sw both off"
and . ."using one on, then both on"

Another SOP as determined by a TCAS RA, includes, FD off . . . .(and the rest of the RA procedure, using the v/s green band . . etc. . .)

Specifically, my question is: As there have been some `watch out` references to the FD by some well seasoned and experienced pilots on here - what lies therein?

What is the supposed dodgyness of FDs if any, apart from those I mentioned above?

Thank you for your time.
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