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Old 7th August 2010 | 11:53
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Captain-Crunch
 
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411a

I would like to tip my hat, to 411a and his admirable real-world training ethics.

Somebody mentioned over 850 fpm descent required for a three degree glidepath at gross weight. Throw in a ten knot tailwind, and that down rate is closer to 1000 fpm.

As I recall, at 1400 fpm the fuselage cracked in two at Edwards AFB on original hard landing certification tests. That airframe was repaired and delivered to a customer later. It was covered in AW&ST many years ago.

Staying current HAND flying the line gives real-world currency that the "Magic Kingdom" just can't replicate.

But the training "Sim Gods", to a man disagree.

Oh, those brave Men and their Proud Simulators!

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