Originally Posted by
AidenPilot
During the LOE yes, out on the line probably would not have done that. Just wanted to give myself time to run checklists and get the issue sorted instead of trying to troubleshoot an autopilot fail on top of continuing to fly the approach. The thought process was to get the autopilot issue solved first and then continue with the approach. From what I recall, I don’t think my seat fill or the APD had a issue with that decision.
I wouldnt sweat the declaring emergency. Ive never seen any one criticized when delaring and emergency. You dont know what caused the AP to fail and you are at a critical phase of flight. Take the vectors and regroup. If you really want to move your career ahead, look at FSI, CAE, or Simcom as either right seater or instructor. That will build you time, get you a type rating and you can learn an airplane at a more reasonable pace.