[Members] 4 November 2025

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QotM
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Autopilot systems in general aviation aircraft can be a tremendous asset
for managing the inflight workload. However, they do require additional
knowledge for safe operations. Besides the basic system operating
procedures, what three items might be considered most important knowledge
items regarding autopilot system operations?


Scenario
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A last-minute switch to a slower airplane is unfortunate, but flight
planning shows strong tailwinds will almost make up the difference. The
time and range should still work—until you level off in cruise and see
an ETA an hour further out than you anticipated. Surely that can’t be
right. But what is right?


4 November 2025 1H0 Pilot Lounge 1830 CST