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Old 20th Oct 2011, 23:42
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Christiaan
Am I the only one here who thinks there is little or no point in an AoA indicator on the panel of an 'ordinary' subsonic airliner?
Probably not Christiaan. The trusting souls who don't bother to cross check their instrument readings definitely won't need one. The ones who have never been taught how to use one are unlikely to appreciate its value.

However, If the simulator sessions emphasize cross-checking of instrument readings and otherwise exercise the use of an AOA gauge, then there will be a significant proportion of airline pilots who eventually appreciate what AOA information can do for them and they will use it.
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