Hand flying vs. Autopilot

[Metro752]

If they are that bad at hand flying, then they need the practice. Maybe you can help them with a little critique.

What he said.

They shouldn't be using much autopilot if their skills are that bad.

 

[Jar Jar]

To the CRJ jocks: we can hear you disconnect at 200 ft. every time as far back as row 9.

 

[mynameisjim]

The only problem I have with the 'heavy turn' on to the runway is that it is usually followed by a flex thrust or derated takeoff. They save as much runway as they can and follow it with a 20% reduction which wastes runway anyway.

 

[say again]

The only problem I have with the 'heavy turn' on to the runway is that it is usually followed by a flex thrust or derated takeoff. They save as much runway as they can and follow it with a 20% reduction which wastes runway anyway.

The only problem I have is why people actually give a rats a$$ what other people do, especially since it doesnt affect/concern them in the first place.

 

[Max Q]

It's nice going in to work, having conditioned myself to truly not give a flying damn what the guy next to me is doing. Fortunately, 99% of the guys I work with are great people and stellar pilots to boot.

Now if only I could return the favor.

 

[BUDDHA145]

To the CRJ jocks: we can hear you disconnect at 200 ft. every time as far back as row 9.

HAHAHA...ok is true but we also know that the reason mainline dont do it is cause you dont know if you be able to keep it up!!!!

you buch of limpies!!!

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

The only problem I have with the 'heavy turn' on to the runway is that it is usually followed by a flex thrust or derated takeoff. They save as much runway as they can and follow it with a 20% reduction which wastes runway anyway.

What a stupid comment.

Derate/flex saves engines..which can save your butt one of these days... not to mention makes it much less likely to blow a motor on takeoff.

Who cares if someone "heavy turns?" It's their runway. Runway behind you is of no use if something goes wrong.

 

[G2T]

Making a big boy turn when I'm told to position and hold on the runway and have nothing better to do for a minute is one of the few joys I have in my day, what's wrong with that?

 

[Captainzero1]

I have seen big boy turns done in TP, gimme a break on that one.

 

[shamrock]

Can somebody explain to me the use of "heavy turns" when turning from a parallel taxiway to hold short at the end of the runway? Is being exactly perpendicular to the runway when holding short really that important? I don't really care if anybody does it, I'm just curious as to why. Kind of like the "how long is final" thing...