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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 18:08
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Originally Posted by TTex600
Either pilot should be allowed/required to challenge air speed reliability and there should be a SOP in the manual for exact phraseology to be used in such an event. The challenge should be required and the response exact. i.e., "UAS suspected, Left side indicates xxx. What is your airspeed?" followed by "Right side indicates xxx, Stdby indicates xxx" . Or something to that effect.

We take our time dealing with engine failures at V1, why not take our time dealing with UAS?
This particular recommendation would have had a positive influence on the outcomes of at least 3 accidents that I can immediately think of. Is there any down side to this type procedure? Are there any limitations on when to apply it?
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