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Old 12th Dec 2009, 21:07
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...airspeed within 5 knots unless it's gusty.
Indeed.
This is where some pilots can't get a grip on reality.
Example.
Descending on the glidepath, one of my First Officers mentioned...'Look at the commanded speed, ref+40 at 500 agl.'
What he did not realise (but does now) is that the autothrust on the type is extremely accurate...sixteen accelerometers (eight each A/T channel) compare, and adjust thrust accordingly....very accurately.
Alpha mode included.

Of course, the old type is....the superb Lockheed L1011.
Often immated, hardly ever equaled....even today.

A design from nearly 40 years ago...still works good for the folks that fly this truly superb aeroplane.
CATIIIB, included.

Sorry, back to regular scheduled programming...
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