DJ77
Have you addressed the THS' AoA as an independent entity from the a/c?
What was 447's trimmed state nearing the top of climb? I ask because at cruise, the Tail would be loaded and would want some (minor?) value of a/cND to create its lift (which is subtracted from its cruise duty AoA?)
Assuming an input of steady ND, (after the initial NURL), would there be any chance of the Tailplane Stalling and dropping the tail before the Mainplane Stalled? Given slow speed and gentle (?) entry, would lack of buffet and a rapid NU cause alarm in the cockpit? Would the a/c have assumed a very high NU communicating an alarming (seat of the pants) reaction from PF to input max ND? Did the a/c "recover" (actually not a recovery, but a predictable "fall" off). This would set the stage for the PF's return to NU inputs for the duration? For that matter, What was 447's trimmed state at Handoff? One way to enter a remarkable climb is to experience a lack of effectiveness from the tailPlane? The initial SW, the PF NU, the roc, things went South quickly.
If of no value, disregard.........
Last edited by bearfoil; 16th July 2011 at 14:36.