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Old 2nd May 2011, 01:44
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aviatorhi
 
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Fake? Guys, please get a grip.
You have to admit, the first set of videos posted had this thing looking like a "viral" video attempt, particularly the fact that the most 'dramatic' moment (the landing) is conveniently obscured in the video. The addition of photographs from the landing removes any doubts about this having occured in a genuine way (rather than staged).

As to my previous statement/question... anyone know whether or not he flight controls on the 154 can simply be disconnected from the hydraulic system and allow the plane to fly in manual reversion. Being up front I'd prefer manual over wildly swinging powered controls.

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