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13th Jul 2014, 09:45

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Ascend Charlie

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The name gives you a big hint:

SCAS = Stability Control Augmentation System. It is NOT an autopilot, all it does is give some extra stability to allow 2-pilot IFR. One to fly (with a bit of electronic help) and one to monitor the instruments.

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