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Old 2nd Jan 2013, 08:27
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Oh and...

Originally Posted by bengerman
If the pilot of an airbus FBW does nothing more than push the thrust levers to TOGA then the aircraft will accelerate into the ground
Technically, the speed will get to Vfe (flap 3/full) and then the aircraft will pitch up...

However, what bengerman says about the benefits of a conventional set up I can't disagree with!
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