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AA.VI.C.R4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Automation management.

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Automation management.

Bottom line

The automation intended to reduce pilot workload essentially removes the pilot from the process of managing the aircraft, thereby reducing situational awareness and leading to complacency. For these reasons the pilot should maintain proficiency to manually fly the airplane in all flight conditions without the use of the autopilot/autothrottles.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (pp. 2-30–2-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. RMH App. C (p. C-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 5, Mechanical Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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