Handflying Policy in your Airline
12-18-2009, 08:15 PM
#61
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
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That doesnt sound very enjoyable at all... or very safe having your crews not having any time with the magic turned off.
12-20-2009, 08:36 AM
#62
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: B-737 F/O
Posts: 82
Just curious what other 737-700/800... policies are at other airlines??
12-20-2009, 10:28 AM
#63
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: 737-4/7/8/900
Posts: 34
I think this varies by aircraft type and company policy. Southwest is pretty new this automation thing, so it seems whatever the Boeing FCTM recommends is what they mandate in the FOM. The 737 FCTM says autothrottle o.k. for takeoff and climb when hand flying, but recommends that only to use autothrottles with the autopilot engaged for descent/approach. So, we have "all on" or "all off" for autothrottle/a.p. use in descent/approach.
Just curious what other 737-700/800... policies are at other airlines??
Just curious what other 737-700/800... policies are at other airlines??
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