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Old 20th Aug 2016, 22:46
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Darren999
 
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Manual Flying

Firstly, I have no expirence in larger Jets. I currently fly the Lear 31/45/60 series. With our company they encourage hand flying. You put the A/P and off when you wish. Hand flying ILS is encouraged, even down to mins. I appreciate that, we don't have auto throttle, it's just hands on flying. I personally would like to see more hand flying encouraged in the airlines so we as professional pilots keep our skills. As was mentioned, use it or loose...
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