Originally Posted by
flyburg
Nope, sorry, can't tell you how they simulated it. Will see if I can't find out.
Greetings.
The headwind/tailwind scenario as a result of the erroneous TAS computations with changing altitude with blocked pitots is absolutely realistic. (I work for the company that built your 747-400 simulators) The actual winds set the simulation were probably either calm or stable.
I urge any airline pilot who has never seen this effect firsthand to give it a try the next time you're in the sim. As flyburg has said, it is a real eye-opener with regards to AF447.