Originally Posted by
Bergerie1
From another old retired guy - I have landed at near max weight after what we thought was a fire on board. The landing was a non-event, only at an appropriately faster speed and with no damage at all. I agree with retired guy, there is a lot of foolishness on this thread.
Dear Bergerie
I think you are right and not just in this thread. I think that some readers find it hard to determine which posts are simply idle conjecture or even pure nonsense (which is ok if the writer is actually seeking an answer) from what is often clearly the view of someone who has actually done whatever is being discussed in the real world .
I remember a thread about stalling some time ago. Now it just happens that I have stalled all the Boeing models at Seattle and on UK airtests many times. (Except 777). Right back to the stick shake and actual airframe buffet and nose drop. Not maYet when I made a couple of points I was shot down verbally by people who I don't think have ever flown a plane at all, let alone stall one! I can usually tell if someone posting here has a grip on the subject and respect their experience and learn from it. And even daft questions are good to get a subject off the ground, so as to speak. I enjoy these forums very much and they are a fertile ground for discussion. I have learned so much about for example, the 737 STAB trim system from the likes of Peter Lemme and other contributors who clearly are very learned on their specialist subject. Long may it continue.
Cheers
R Guy