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Old 28th Aug 2013, 12:15
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Hummingfrog
 
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HC

I think I have made my concerns known and of course I haven't used the new generation of autopilots.

I am not advocating manual flying in bad weather just the ability to practice on those nice sunny days we get.

What I hear is now second hand but if on one particular a/c type it is SOP to engage autopilot at Vy then a chance to manually fly to cruise height and level off has been lost for no apparent safety reason.

I will end the debate now and wish everybody the best and hope the SP family of a/c is back flying soon. The 332L was fun to fly but not as much as the 365N2

HF
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