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Forum: Tech Log

19th Jan 2011, 22:43

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Automation Bogie raises it's head yet again

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Posted By bubbers44

The Cali and other incidents discussed here could...

The Cali and other incidents discussed here could have been prevented by pilot intervention and not allowing automation to do what the pilot didn't intend to do. When I declined the Cali straight in...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Jan 2011, 00:22

Replies: 171

Automation Bogie raises it's head yet again

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Posted By bubbers44

I flew into San Salvador the night of the Cali...

I flew into San Salvador the night of the Cali crash and my FO was concerned about our VMC circling approach. There was no moon so even in clear conditions you could not see terrain. I flew the...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Jan 2011, 03:48

Replies: 171

Automation Bogie raises it's head yet again

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Posted By bubbers44

PJ2, I don't know but if the right seater had his...

PJ2, I don't know but if the right seater had his head up his a** why didn't the captain have his head out of his? I have never had a jump seater making sure the check airman didn't screw up too. ...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Jan 2011, 00:56

Replies: 171

Automation Bogie raises it's head yet again

Views: 39,443

Posted By bubbers44

As I recall they were level in altitude hold and...

As I recall they were level in altitude hold and an engine flamed out. A descent, clearance or not, is the only way to maintain control at that altitude. Aviate, navigate and communicate is what I...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Jan 2011, 21:29

Replies: 171

Automation Bogie raises it's head yet again

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Posted By bubbers44

I saw that China Airlines 747 sitting at SFO for...

I saw that China Airlines 747 sitting at SFO for some time and wondered how the pilots could watch it happen without intervening. They must have been aware they lost an engine and needed a lower...

Forum: Tech Log

28th Dec 2010, 21:19

Replies: 171

Automation Bogie raises it's head yet again

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Posted By bubbers44

I'm talking about the new hire FO's. Not...

I'm talking about the new hire FO's. Not captains.

Forum: Tech Log

28th Dec 2010, 21:12

Replies: 171

Automation Bogie raises it's head yet again

Views: 39,443

Posted By bubbers44

When automation works it is fantastic. When it...

When automation works it is fantastic. When it quits working turn it off because it can hurt you. Manual flying skills should still be required for all airline pilots. Airlines that rely on...

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