David, just joking about the -8's FMCS - won't be very different from the new 777-300ER I believe...don't know if I ever thanked you for all the great flying stories we discussed in Ireland!
I'm really glad to hear you say good things about the 2.4 system. I can't quote anything specific - just a general 'vibe' I got reading various posts in RCU - crashes where the pilots never seem to blame themselves - always something else like the radio system??
I will place one on backorder sometime soon......
best regards,
Leon