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Old 12th Jun 2014, 10:36
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Oktas8
 
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On a slightly broader topic.

After more than ten years teaching punters how to fly, including aerobatics, I learned that snatching at the yoke to prevent an over speed condition was a bad idea. Even if the PF was someone I didn't fully trust (student, FO, whoever.)

My current employer asks us to descend at Vmo-10. Occasionally, we get close to over speed. Anecdotally, the control column gets pulled if it looks really close.

I think an over speed buzzer, with paperwork, is preferable to snatching at the yoke at Vmo.

Thoughts?
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