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RAT 5
Would you believe that the in some companies it is a requirement on a line check for each to fly an automatic NPA. It is included in the OPC/LPC every 6 months as well. Thus, on a line check the only manual flying demonstrated is the few 00' from MDA to landing. The a/c is fully configured and fully trimmed on speed. OMG how much more easy can it get? So, in all sim checks & line checks the only manual approaches & GA's demonstrated to check criteria are the engine out mandatory items and the base leg from a circling approach.
What's the rationale behind that? You guys sure have some strange rules in Europe. I think most of my European based colleagues would find US manuals surprisingly permissive.
Mind you, we have our fair share of stupid SOPs, but nothing as restrictive as that.