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Old 4th Aug 2011, 07:50
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Well, a quick look at the English version and it is really awful to read.

A couple of queries - the BEA constantly refer to 'co-pilot's stick' without saying which one. Why is it not 'Captain's Stick' etc? Without trawling through the traces it is difficult to decipher.

According to the CVR extract the spoilers were extended at one point and not 'noted' as being retracted. It is difficult to decipher the FDR trace on this. They appear to be extended for well over a minute which adds to the 'overspeed' mental scenario. Can anyone elaborate?

To anyone puzzled by the nose-up 'pull' at 4000', I ask what exactly would you suggest they did instead at 4000' with around 10,000 fpm down? I think we are down to pretty basic human instinct here.
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