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Old 29th Mar 2018, 12:06
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blind pew
 
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Factual report?

IIRC the investigation data was based on rudder position and there was some doubt as to whether it was pilot error and not a software problem. Having put out a May day with a similar, albeit analogue,problem on a heavy where we had zero feedback through the pedals and knowing several instances where systems do not always do what it says on the box I would hesitate to believe the official report. I would add that I have yet to meet a pilot,even glider pilot who leads with rudder, especially relevant as some of the gliders I have instructed on needed full rudder to compensate aileron drag with 1/3 stick displacement.
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