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Old 25th Oct 2011, 09:45
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Don't forget that the THS at 14 degrees nose up "blanks" the elevators, and since the HS is TRIM, the PITCH is effectively "blanked". When flying with a loaded (unloaded v/v its purpose) tail, PITCH can get "squirrelly" Especially ND. The THS is trimmed ND for aft cg, so 447 was off to a risky start in her climb. Trimming it up, whether auto or manual, is not a good idea. There is a case to be made for her climbing in default with the THS at ND set. This a/c should have been descending, whether computer, or manual. imho. Temps, aft cg, etc.
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