Hi
Originally Posted by
BOAC
RR - re your 1) - that is why I suggested the FDR be 'biased' to PF rather than LHS as appears at present.
That seems a bit complex.
1/ You'll need to switch something to make the plane record the PF side, as it changes. What about "quick" changes? "My aircraft" (time sensitive situation): do you have time for the (newly) PNF to look for some tiny button?
2/ If you have the wiring/plugs to record both seats data, then why not "just" add some memory in the box and record all the data ?
I do agree, however, that regarding available data after an accident, the more the better.
Originally Posted by
A33Zab
But - if F/CTL SD page was not selected -he [the Capt] was unable to see THS position from this 3rd seat.
IIRC
F/CTL SD page is automatically selected when certain types of failures occur. Was the case on 447, based on the ACARS. I think interim reports from the BEA mention that.