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11-28-2017, 02:30 PM

#151

MantisToboggan

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Originally Posted by galleycafe

The FAA says so! That means it's true.

So much safety improvement going on!

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Ahh yes, the FAA advocating for something that would make traveling less safe. Makes sense.

For clarification, are you saying that hand flying more frequently does not make you more proficient at hand flying? Or are you saying being proficient at hand flying in all phases of flights is unimportant with the level of automation we have?

11-28-2017, 02:46 PM

#152

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I'm saying there are a lot of inflated egos on here discussing what superior aviators they are compared to the rest of us.

Like most things in life, I believe there's more than one way to fry a kitty kat.

I get tired of some people looking down their noses at others because they choose to fly a little differently than how Mecca, errrrrr, Atlanta does.

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11-28-2017, 03:18 PM

#153

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Quote:

Originally Posted by galleycafe

The FAA says so! That means it's true.

So much safety improvement going on!

Aircraft Mochachino

They're definitely a bureaucracy with all the negatives inherent in one. But if you're trying to tell us they're not on the side of safety and working to continually improve it you're out to lunch. Their assessment seems pretty spot on to me with respect to some recent events. Especially the accident in Buffalo Air France off Brazil. On another note I'm surprised at some of the apparent defensiveness here with respect to this discussion. Hand flying is absolutely a perishable skill. It makes one smoother both on and off the automation. And it definitely leads to more consistently gentle air to land interfaces at the end of a leg. At least that's been my experience. Which I suspect is in line with everyone else's.

11-28-2017, 04:28 PM

#154

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They're on the side of safety; right after they take care of their own interests.

Don't tell me what I'm saying.

I'm not out to lunch. I'm out for Plane Coffee.

11-28-2017, 04:35 PM

#155

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What self-interest could the FAA be duplitiously pushing by pointing out a lack of hand flying proficiency and recommending hand flying?

11-28-2017, 05:04 PM

#156

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How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?

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11-28-2017, 05:16 PM

#157

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Seriously, what are you talking about in post 154?

11-28-2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by galleycafe

A basketball player who practices is better than one who doesn't. Insert any profession there, including ours. If that hurts your feelings, perhaps you should look in the mirror.

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