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Old 28th Jul 2015, 08:32
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Jwscud
 
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Originally Posted by vapilot2004
Each operator generally provides their own limitation guidance.

On the Airbus, the FBW is not designed to correct track errors during crosswind approaches (what do you want - the aircraft to do everything for you?) so one must put in the correction manually - the near lock to lock inputs required often surprise those new on type
That was what I was trying to get at - you make control inputs to manage the flight path - keep the aircraft on glide and centreline while the FBW does the donkey work of keeping the roll/pitch attitude you have commanded to maintain your desired path.
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