Originally Posted by Dave Wilson
I take your point that it's easier to use than describe. I have an understanding of the systems being an ex avionics eng.... I can understand using them in other phases of flight but looking at it personally I wouldn't want to let a machine control the speed on approach. I only fly GA so don't have to worry about having it on or not as there's not that choice to make. I just like to think I have some instant control over things when I'm near the hard bits.
Well we let the autopilot control pitch and roll on the approach. We fly with hands on yoke and power levers though so can always make instant corrections if required.