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Old 10th Apr 2019, 14:50
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Originally Posted by Vilters
What I don't understand is why they keep on using these "obsolete" AOA vane sensors with so many alternatives available.
And what are the alternatives to angle of attack vanes? Would you mind showing us your engineering analysis for use on commercial airliners, and the hazard and risk assessment showing that they are better?

"Someone had this brilliant idea and it's obviously so much better!" is not sufficient.

Neither is "it doesn't suffer from this particular problem, therefore it's always better."

Bernd
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