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Old 9th Sep 2008, 20:18
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Originally Posted by rainboe
I flew 747s for 18 years- you would not get me throwing the nose down at all!
And here is what is written in the AAIB report:

Originally Posted by AAIB
The stick shaker activated at approximately 170 ft, and shortly afterwards the First Officer made a nose down pitch control input which reduced the aircraft pitch attitude and caused the auto pilot to disconnect.
Probably that the FO didn't have 18 years of 747 behind him... but to me THIS is how he saved the day...

To dxzh:

Thank you for your gentleman's post. I really appreciated your comments and your open minded point of view. I'm sorry not to elaborate more on it as it is bedtime but you made your way to convince me.
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