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Old 1st Aug 2013, 12:44
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Seems like the FAA are jumping the gun here- I know they do not exactly get along with the NTSB but making a mandatory and significant change ahead of any conclusions seems rather more politically motivated than safety oriented.
Furthermore isn't there a serious question in this incident about mis- operation or misinterpretation of auto throttle modes.

If crews are deemed two tired or too inept to hand fly the approach but cannot understand some of the AP/AT features whats left?!
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