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Old 19th August 2018 | 21:32
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Originally Posted by Chesty Morgan

I guess you’ve never been to Funchal on a bad day then.
I have, far too often for my liking. And whilst large inputs may be required, this “cool cat” was putting in large inputs and then instantly reversing them. Probably doing sweet FA.

And be as others have said, try that with large wingspan aircraft, it will end in tears. Unnecessary. I’ll admit I overcontrolled early in my career and you could get away with it in a 737, anything bigger and you’re suspended pending investigation at best.
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