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Old 12th Oct 2014, 11:35
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Having flown Airbus and Boeing, one of the things I like on the 'bus, not SOP but very useful when things start to unravel, is the ALT button.

Recognise the approach isn't going to work, press ALT. The a/c levels, brief conversation along the lines of "we're doing a GA, are you ready?" and then off you go.

Obviously only done when the situation permits (not minima) but could save the pension fund! (Also useful on the 4 holer, 2 eng GA).

Unfortunately it won't work on the Boeing below 1,500' and possibly not above?
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