Thread: ILS 23 in BUF
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Old 02-20-2009 | 12:13 PM
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Learyear
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This ILS approach into BUF is not unsafe or unlike any other approach in the world. In fact many ILS approaches I've come across have similar notes associated with them. Whether or not there is a note warning of possible interference outside of a specific range, it all comes down to the one and only constant that is prevelent in every aspect of flying......Fly the plane. If the magic autopilot starts pitching up dramatically, the PF should disengage it immediately, not wait and try to figure out "What's this stupid thing doing now." Too many times in my experience, I have seen fellow crew members with their hands in their laps and in a total relaxed state just depending on the autopilot to do its magic. Maybe this tragic accident will remind us all to never get that relaxed and confident in the autopilot, and be ready with our hands on the controls ready to disconnect at a moments notice our trusty autopilot.... and one more thing don't leave the autopilot on in icing.

I'm not implying that either one of these issues is the cause of the BUF tradgedy, but it is a good time to remember to get back to the basics......fly the airplane.
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