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Old 12th Nov 2011, 12:04
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Lyman
 
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I do not think the PF (and the PNF + Captain) made the same basic error as Old Carthusian has made.

What did they see?

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Having recovered the contents of the Avionics Bay, and the boxes, will BEA report as to what the Pilots were privy to in the way of displays?

Because from the outset, and to this day, one has difficulty believing that all three pilots missed the Attitude cue, believed the Vario, and were satisfied not to push the nose down. In fact, at one point, Captain says "Climb!". Not likely a result of seeing 15NU on the panel, with a descent of 11-15 thousand fpm. The two are not compatible, and because every wag here wants to be an expert, claim the pilots have stink for think. All Three?

For that matter, what was the command pilot seeing as he took control? Did he have honest data? I have my doubts. Would a simple Back up AH have been a life saver?

The communications twixt 1 and 2 show a distinct lack of common thought. If PF's reads were total duff, why wouldn't he hand off ?

He would, and that is why I think he felt his input was reasonable.

His reads were unreliable. imo.

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