Originally Posted by
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HLCPTR
Very good point! 👍 Direct from RFM/Suppl 69: "The HOV mode utilizes the AHRS ground velocities to maintain hover or low speed flying".
All correct, but it is VERY good at maintaining a position, even in a crosswind.
Not to condone or criticize the actions of this crew since I have no knowledge of what pressures they were faced with, but if they would have used the full capabilities of the automation of the 139 a departure in near 0/0 could have been successfully accomplished.
Again, not suggesting that anyone should ever attempt this except maybe in a life and death situation.