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2011-10-04, 09:33 AM
NYCAviation:

Approaches: Pilots Are Still Flying ‘Em! (http://nycaviation.com/2011/10/approaches-were-still-flying-em/)

In a day when the flight deck is filled with automation, pilots love the opportunity to grab the controls and navigate their airplane to a challenging yet safe landing.
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megatop412
2011-10-04, 08:26 PM
Great article! I didn't buy a yoke, throttle quadrant, and rudder pedals for FS2004 just so I could set the damn thing on autoland.

That doesn't stop me from screwing up the Kai Tak IGS though.:cool:
Speedbagel_001
2011-10-05, 02:08 PM
Great article! I didn't buy a yoke, throttle quadrant, and rudder pedals for FS2004 just so I could set the damn thing on autoland.

That doesn't stop me from screwing up the Kai Tak IGS though.:cool:

I can relate to that! Got the same setup (CH Products yoke + pedals + FS2004) and can't pull off the Kai Tak approach either!
Must have tried it two dozen times and still mess it up. But maybe it's time to give it another go...