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Old 4th March 2009 | 17:18
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Originally Posted by -Dexter-
As a non-piliot I find it really strange that modern aircraft do not have any warning systems associated with the airspeed. Airspeed is vital yet the stick shaker is the only kind of warning that a pilot may receive. A simple warning horn can be a big help in certain situations. More help - less workload - less room for error me thinks?

Believe me, as a pilot, NOTHING gets your attention more than the sound of that stick shaker.

Not only do you hear it, you also feel it. It instantly tells you that you are in a Life or Death situation.

There were three pilots in that flightdeck and yet not one of them was able to recognize the severity of their situation , and come up with a suitable response.
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