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Old October 11th 06, 04:13 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Robert M. Gary
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Default Autopilot fighting for control


Jim Macklin wrote:
If the autopilot is flying, use the autopilot console to fly
the airplane. Over-powering the autopilot is always BAD
technique. Many autopilots will disconnect if they sense a
problem which can include input on the control wheel.


I'm simply quoted chapter and verse what the Cessna factory instructors
are saying. If you have a disagreement with the technique you are free
to discuss it with them.