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Old 21st Aug 2011, 07:54
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rudderrudderrat
 
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Hi Lyman,

what is the relationship between elevator and THS in this trajectory?
As the speed washed off, the nose of the aircraft would want to drop naturally. The FBW computers are programmed to maintain attitude, so more nose up from the elevator is required. The stab was autotrimmed to reduce the amount of elevator deflection required.
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