Chris Crawford

Well since we don't have autopilot in the aircraft I fly, it's always off! But, most people I've seen while jumpseating, will usually turn it off when stabilized on the approach and some will turn it off passing 10,000 feet. It depends on the pilot and operator. I was flying on a United 319, and the captain hand flew the aircraft up to cruise, and turned off the A/P and auto-throttles right at TOD.

Had to get FSX again for this plane also... I forgot how much worse it was compared to P3D!

That's insane!

Thank you very much! I wish we had a longer overnight there, so I could explore the area some more. Maybe one day I can take a boat out on Lake Powell

The door is definitely always open until pushback.

It's not uncommon to see a flaps 2 and packs off take-off on a 321. Depends on the operator though. Try that out and see if it helps

I'm goin' with a 76

Thanks for all the comments everyone! That's a sweet set-up, basementflyguy! I really think every pilot should fly out in that area. It makes you appreciate how wonderful this planet is. Our Page - Phoenix turn is probably my favorite route, especially when we fly over the Grand Canyon! We're going to start flying to Telluride again this December, so that might be a close second!

Love it out here! Enjoy!

Every Southwest flight I've jumpseated on, the captain has used the HUD on takeoff. Can't say for other operators though.

Yep! Tis' what I fly for a living! It's definitely a wonderful aircraft to fly

I like your aircraft choice!

Looks spot on!

It's not bad, but there's quite a few things they could have done to make it better in terms of systems and avionics.

Very nice!!