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Flying a 172 with Autopilot?



 
 
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Old July 5th 05, 04:30 AM
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
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Doug wrote:
use it for training in IFR and only use it in cruise in actual. I do my
climbouts and approaches without it.



Well, that's me as well. I always used mine in cruise only... VFR or IFR. I
always hand fly climb outs and approaches... always have....



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Old July 5th 05, 09:17 PM
John Clonts
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Ever since I read Michael's post about all the failure modes which can
tip you over in a heartbeat, I've only allowed "Otto" to fly in VMC. I
hand-fly all the IMC--besides, I need/want the practise...

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