Flying

[SteveC]

And don't forget, you're required to use the A/P in RVSM airspace!

Climbs and descents too, or just level flight?


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[Flysher]

Our lear guys handfly all the time up there. Is this an operator specific thing or a FAR reg?

 

[Looking4Lower]

Climbs and descents too, or just level flight?


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Level for sure. I think climbs/descents are ok without A/P but I don't have time to lookup the references right now either. Off to TEB!

 

[BobDDuck]

I was half listening to a conversation a DAL767 jumpseater was having with the captain. I swear he said that on the 767 they need 10,000 and 3 to even hand fly the approach. Otherwise it is an autoland everytime. Did I miss hear him as this sounds sort of strange.

 

[DE727UPS]

RVSM requires the use of autopilot and altitude hold. If our autopilot breaks during RVSM, we have to inform ATC.

 

[Goonie]

I dont call them pilots and I REFUSE TO FLY WITH THEM!!

why?

just askin

 

[OldTownPilot]

Dad knows the crew that flew FCO-EWR at 280 after the AP would not engage. Back when his airline did DUB-SNN in the Ireland flight he would do that AP off. He usually only uses it in cruise, espically a 767-200. on a -400 it might be on a little bit more.

 

[launchpad]

I'm pretty sure that the FAA's minimum requirement is an altitude alerting system with certain tolerances. Opspecs may change and mileage may vary...