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Old 12th Sep 2014, 20:18
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DozyWannabe
 
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@Bpalmer:
The stall-related training on the A320 initial course seems to have been approach to stall only.

From Final Report Section 1.18.3.5.1:
Stall phenomena are covered during the initial A320 type rating, according to the same philosophy of the manufacturer and the operator. They are not reviewed during the long haul passage, in CCQ 330, or during recurrent training.
At the time of the accident, the immediate actions were: simultaneously reducing angle of attack and applying TOGA thrust from the first signs of the stall (Stall warning / buffet onset). A minimal loss of altitude was expected.
(Note that it went to stall onset/warning - not recovery from a developed stall condition.)

and 1.18.3.6:
Note: Stall and stall recovery exercises are undertaken during initial pilot training (in particular basic training, private pilot, professional pilot, etc.) but not during type rating training.
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