ERJ-170 Hopefuls! Brush Up On Your Inst. X-Check!
The 170 flight directors are different from what most are familiar with. Learning how to fly them requires a good basic instrument crosscheck. Be sure to understand the difference between control and performance instruments.
Sounds basic, I know...but we're seeing continued problems in this area. Get as much hand flying time as you can with emphasis on basic airspeed and altitude control.