AF 447 Thread No. 6

[xcitation]

Speedbrakes

Originally Posted by Dozy

I don't think the PF was ever completely convinced he was overspeeding, as I think he would have argued the toss with the PNF when the latter practically bit the PF's hand off when he reached for the speedbrake lever if he did.

Yes PF did take the extreme step of deploying the airbrake. Hence PF actions were consistent with him being convinced of overspeed at that point.

Originally Posted by Report #3, page 94.

2 h 12 min 04
-> 2 h 12 min 07 The airbrakes are controlled and deployed. I have the impression that we have some crazy speed no what do you think?

2 h 12 min 07 29,736 The angle of attack 2 is temporarily valid at 41°.The stall warning is triggered. No above all don’t extend (the) SV : “Stall, stall”