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Old 7th Aug 2018, 16:11
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FullWings
 
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Constructive criticism welcomed but please don't shoot the messenger on this one
Nothing to criticise, it just shows how complicated it can get if you let a low speed situation develop without intervention. Add in startle effect and you can see why there are hair-raising incidents and hull losses. At least your organisation is getting you to practice these things so the awareness is there.

The stabiliser is effectively the most powerful flying control on the 737 (and other types) and the elevator is the trim. Moving the stabiliser for long periods in one direction can be the best way out of a bad situation or if done wrong, seal your fate. Scary stuff in a situation where SA has by definition been severely degraded or lost altogether...
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