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Old 22nd Dec 2011, 03:05
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We're talking about a heavy, inertia laden aircraft at 265 knots, which is decelerating, with an initial max available roll rate in roll direct of less than 20-25 degrees per second (max rate is available at about 320+ KIAS clean, less on down). Rate-wise even at full SS deflection the thing is a slug.

NOT, as fighters go, an inherently pitch sensitive aircraft doing 900+ mph at 125' AGL with a malfunctioning pitch damper.

A330 IS a 'just let go'.
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