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Old 16th Aug 2015, 22:32
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olster
 
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Yes, Tubby and the A380 has a fully automated TCAS mode - sorry to go on about the A380 but the evolution of the Airbus fbw cockpits is precisely due to the ergonomic design issues which have historically caused problems. Having gone through ( endured) a manufacturers A340 course in 93/94 I can confirm that with some exceptions the training did not clarify some of these technical issues with subsequently dire consequences. The disappointing factor is that this question regarding f/d use is still being asked 20 years later. The fundamental flaw was training (or lack of) and it would appear that not much has changed.

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