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Old 28th Aug 2014, 14:02
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TyroPicard
 
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sonicbum
in normal ops the A330 goes into Flare Mode at 100'RA... no autotrim but you don't need to trim at that point, just flare and land.
With RA1+2 FAULT you fly in Flare Mode from L/G down and AP OFF, so you need to trim manually during the approach - hence the caption.

flying headbutt
I have just found your FCTM reference and amazingly that is what it says .. but it's wrong!
Here is the bit from FCOM Abnormal Procedures...
WHEN L/G DN: DIRECT LAW
At landing gear extension, flight controls revert to direct law in pitch, as well as in roll (Refer to PRO-ABN-27 F/CTL DIRECT LAW). ILS APPR mode cannot be engaged, LOC mode is available via the FCU LOC pb.


Handling wise, the major difference between the two is A330 remains in Normal Law in roll, A320 goes fully direct.

Last edited by TyroPicard; 29th Aug 2014 at 10:33. Reason: Getting my Laws and Modes sorted...
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