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FatFlyer

19th Dec 2009, 19:52

Hi,

I have just read the article in BALPA mag about those brave BA souls who land a bus at London City.

Just interested to know at what height the "standby, standby , flare " call outs happen and is the flare law normal (ie pitch down at 30 feet ) or is it modified when the steep approach button is pressed?

Thanks

LEVEL600

19th Dec 2009, 20:28

Hi,
"STAND-BY" two times at 117 and 90ft, "FLARE" at 63ft. Different source says "FLARE" at around 55ft. Flare law modified, don't know about details.

TO MEMO

19th Dec 2009, 20:42

Here is some info about it:
SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety (http://www.smartcockpit.com/pdf/plane/airbus/A320/misc/0001/)

interesting... sure would like to do it... it`s challenging... have to use your head and be cautious!

cheers!

BarbiesBoyfriend

19th Dec 2009, 21:52

You get used to it.

I just do the same old.....pull back just before it looks like it will crash.

Leave it too late...............:uhoh: