ventus 45,
Thanks again - I simply hadn't got to Page 22. Still wondering if that glossy document is itself an MOI, or repeating information previously promulgated in a specific document called MOI.
A33Zab,
Seems the plot is still thickening on these matters...
Quote from Clandestino:
"Now if anyone thinks exact mechanism of disabling alpha floor is of concern in the accident where narrowbody full of passengers was deliberately flown below 100ft at 120 kt and idle thrust - feel free to entertain me further."
Very much associate myself with that sentiment, My base training at Blagnac with AI in March 1988 - around the same time as the Habsheim crew - naturally included that part of the flight envelope. The differences from Habsheim included: safe altitude, no rushed manoeuvering and energy disposal to botch, and NO PASSENGERS. Seeing the Habsheim video a few months later suspended belief, but suggested the protections had worked well.
It is human nature, however, to want to understand the detail of the main factors in any departure.