Originally posted by vilas
When one flies automated FBW aircrafts isn't it necessary to know the limitations of automation?
Yes, of course it is, and therein lies one of the problems. In the past, these hidden 'traps' of the 777 autoflight system (eg FLCH HOLD mode, TOGA inhibit, etc) have been poorly documented and poorly trained. We've seen at least three serious incidents/accidents over the last few years (SQ at Munich, Asiana at SFO and now EK at DXB) where the pilots' poor understanding of these traps seems to have been a factor. It's high time the manufacturer and the airlines recognised the problem, provided better documentation and procedures, and trained people accordingly.