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Old 16th Jun 2011, 03:12
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Originally Posted by GB
From the above, it seems fuel transfer to the tail is automatic once in cruise. There is no mention in the BEA info that fuel was manually transferred forward, so how did the CG get to 29% in latest BEA note, from 37% in initial reporting?
37% CG would be a big difference from 29% in manual pitch control. It's real easy to over control with aft CG.
The initial estimate of 37% was probably erroneous :
http://www.pprune.org/tech-log/45283...ml#post6484163


Originally Posted by DozyWannabe
I oversimplified the description
You did not oversimplify anything, you make up technical stuff on your own and obviously not able to back up by the appropriate Operation Manual reference when requested.
"The only way autotrim is activated is if the stick is fully deflected and held there past the elevator travel limit"
Give me your reference that I learn something … or retract it !

If it’s getting personal or insulting to challenge what appears to be unfounded statements, so I am.

And if you want us to discuss Habsheim, start a thread on its own, or stop making redundant innuendo.
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