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Old 9th Jun 2001, 13:25
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adams
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Well I've flown the A320 for 10 years, and on many occasions, following a turbulent approach, I've run out of elevator authority during the flare. I've always filed an ASR, and Airbus have always responded that it was my fault. On one occasion, they said that I probably hadn't applied full up elevator as there is a detent which has to be overcome. Now they have finally recognised the problem, and introdueced a flap 3 procedure for approaches in turbulent conditions. My point is that this problem, which has been experienced by many pilots in my company, so presumably in every other company, should have been recognised and acted on years ago. Mayben some time in the future they'll work on the problem of reversed aileron effect during an approach in turbulence. This is a much rarer problem, but exists none the less. The rudder solves that problem - just like the good old days.