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Can's say about other types, Jeroen, but the 737 require complete manual flying, and I suspect all Boeings are the same. It sounds like Airbus advocate manual flight controls with autothrust. Certainly, using autopilot V/S modes is a no-no; it's too slow to respond and too likely to result in a SNAFU.
I have had two RAs (and plenty of TAs sorted by adjusting v/s pre-emptively). It really isn't a big deal, and requires just a very small attitude change. Like others said, if the cabin crew or pax notice it, then it's not been done correctly. But it is a message that needs training and sim experience to iterate.
I have had two RAs (and plenty of TAs sorted by adjusting v/s pre-emptively). It really isn't a big deal, and requires just a very small attitude change. Like others said, if the cabin crew or pax notice it, then it's not been done correctly. But it is a message that needs training and sim experience to iterate.
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One airplane heading north. One heading south. TCAS goes off. One a/c does a 90 degree. There is no airway change of 90 degrees for their route of flight.
Comment about the TCAS 'turn' mode was tongue in cheek.
Comment about the TCAS 'turn' mode was tongue in cheek.