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Old 1st Jan 2022, 11:32
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FullWings
 
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Originally Posted by Consol
It just might have self rotated, remember the stabilizer trim is set to provide for V2+ with an engine out on most aircraft so there may have been some downward force on it. I've seen A330s start to self rotate when very light (I know that's different on several scores).
Anyway, enough to place EK on my DNF list until they sort out their safety culture.
That’s true. But it also infers that the FD wasn’t followed at that point and/or effectively no-one was on the controls. Which is a possible scenario. Oh dear...

I’ll try a hands-off TO in DXB in the sim next time I’m in for a laugh.
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