Originally Posted by
Xray678
The perception is much worse than the reality. As a former LCA on the 88/90 I had lots of guys turn to me during a line check or OE and ask what's going on after the plane did something they weren't expecting. But I never saw the airplane do something they hadn't just told it to do.
I have had it both climb and descend uncommamded. I bid with guys on the airplane 15+ years on the plane and often hear a variant of "what is it doing?". You must have some awesome luck.
It doesn't matter if you are brand new or have time on the airplane, it will get you. Its ones ability to un**** the situation and recover that is important. That comes with just being on the plane for a while.