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15th Jun 2011, 11:26

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sabenaboy

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Hi John,

Google helped me find the Cathay 330/340 FCTM. It says:

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At VR, rotate smoothly using a continuous, yet slightly slower pitch rate than with all engines operating, to an initial pitch attitude of 12.5°. The combination of high FLEX temperatures and low V speeds requires precise handling during the rotation and lift-off. The 12.5° pitch target will ensure the aircraft becomes airborne.

I have no experience in the A330, but I think that pitching up to 10° only in the A320 in case of EFATO, will not get you airborne under ALL weight/flex thrust combinations. Is your company's FCTM provided by Airbus or was it made in house?

In the mean time I have looked at some of Gatbusdriver's previous posts and found out that he's on some Boeing-type lately.

Last edited by sabenaboy; 13th Apr 2012 at 05:23.

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