Originally Posted by
Hummingfrog
So having read DB's post and many others what now seems to be occurring is that the autopilot is very good - which I have never disputed, but the training of how to use it is not.
Did the ETAP HP take the autopilot protection out because he didn't understand fully what it could do and then his manual flying skills didn't allow a safe approach.
HF
Yes, inadequate training but also SOPs in the use of automation may be lacking, though these an operator and even fleet specific thing.
As to ETAP HP, maybe "old school" would be a good descriptor.