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Old 24th Mar 2003, 16:48
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Maxrev
 
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I'm with Fly MD, the A320 is a lovely stable aircraft to fly on approach, with or without a/throttle.

I can't personally say I've found it a handful in crosswind conditions, but I do admit that the lack of throttle movement can make you a little jumpy. The advantage of the backdriven throttle system means that you can see what the levers are doing at a glance. When relying on the EPR or N1 gauges (depending on the engine you have fitted) there can be a little lag before you get the full picture.

Ergonomically the Airbus family is excellent, and despite all the automation it really flatters your flying.

Look out on the 321 though, that long fuselage can bite on rotation or the flare if you're heavy handed.

And Fly MD, I only tried a Mad Dog sim, the flight deck is rather chaotic but unlike the 'bus, it certainly brings you closer to the action!
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