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Old 22nd Dec 2012, 14:10
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Originally Posted by Bpalmer
As the Mach number increases, the fixed AOA is now closer to the critical AOA, and the sidestick must be pulled slightly farther back to maintain this same AOA which is now farther within the AOA range.
If engaged, that's also the time for the AP to disconnect.
Now, depending on the angle at which the AoA probes froze, there is even a possibility for the A/THR to trigger TOGA With no way around to cancel it except than reaching those 2 ADR switches ... What a potential MESS !
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