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STILL GROUNDED
Actually the 170 FO must be much more alert now that CHQ guys are upgrading to it rapidly. There is a strong tendancy to turn the auto pilot off and fight the auto-throttles for control. And this hand flying business? Didn't we get away from the 10 years ago?
Yeah, brand new CHQ CA transfers can get exciting some times. The automation is just different enough apparently to cause some confusion if you don't drop your 145 ways. I've been lucky though. I haven't flown with anyone who refuses to drop their Chautauqua-isms yet.