Originally Posted by Clandestino
I have always preferred substance to style.
Then stick to your words, concentrate on the facts and give a break to your snobbish and pompous style, that won't hurt.
Originally Posted by Clandestino
CONF iture, reservedly, modestly, and humbly claiming that e.g. Habsheim crash was caused by software protecting the aeroplane was never my cup of tea.
Basic rule : Do not put words in my mouth or assume by quoting me if you pretend I have said so ...
Originally Posted by A33Zab
A330 has 2 versions of the ruddercontrol system.
1/ original system with mech cable loop (like F-GZCP) is called - mechanical rudder - altough the cable loop is a backup system.
3/ the enhanced version without mech cable loop is called - electrical rudder - the backup is here electrical by means of the BCM (Backup Control Module).
I would rather think, according to the serial number, that F-GZCP was the Enhanced version of the 330.
I believe airfrance has or had 16 A330, 4 of them being A330E.
F-GZCP was also the newest in the fleet.
As you may have more accurate information ... please, let me know.