Of modern airliner certification

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Originally Posted by Small cog

The FAA and Boeing have a bit of history when it comes certification review.

https://soundcloud.com/aerosociety-p...interview-with

One of a log series of RAeS interviews with D P Davies. The B707 section is worth a listen.

Folks,
In my opinion, based on hard experience, is that the modifications demanded for G- (UK) certification of the B707 introduced significant hazards to operating this aircraft.
They included, but were not limited to: Changes to the T/O stab settings for takeoff, modifications to the spoiler control system, and initially, limiting the landing flap settings..
In my opinion, Davies was a person of limited flying experience but very strong prejudices --- particularly involving any aircraft built on the western side of the Atlantic
My experience extends to air/ground photography of test flight wrecks on the ground, resulting from stall testing to the D.P.D. prescription --- a modern jet should handle like a Tiger Moth. ---- and having an ARB testing approval (not Experimental) with his autograph affixed.
Tootle pip!!