Originally Posted by
Five93H
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.
Jeez, you gotta start the turn anyway, just keep it going. Then at the appropriate time make another turn to 40 heading. It's not that hard. I think people are making more out of this than need be. As mentioned just brief it so the other guy is on the same page. I feel like it's better to hand fly this sid at least until you're on a 40 heading. The auto pilot is pretty sluggish in starting the turn