Originally Posted by
FODhopper
How about using the FD instead of worrying about how complex the SID is? Or is there a Company policy against using the FD? I guess I'll learn this in class.
I didn't realize there was such an internal debate. I've always just briefed the other guy "hey, I want to fly this AP off until 10, that work for you?".
I've hand flown the Whitestone a bunch of times, if they are prepared it isn't a big deal, just fly the plane and balance everything. 'Hmm the other guy is busy with calls and twisting bugs, I'll wait a second before I call After Takeoffs'. Use the FD or fly raw data, both can be fine. Work together, CRM, cooperate-graduate and all that stuff.