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Old 19th Jan 2015, 08:15
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FullWings
 
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If it turns out to be a spin then Airbus should deeply think about an automated response by the flight control computer. The pilots have no realistic chance to break a full spin action. However the computer most likely can and has usually an easy and safe indication from the gyro instruments. If it takes 10000 feet so be it given the alternative of an assured crash.
Problem with that is that from past evidence, unusual attitude / loss-of-control has occurred because the automated systems have given up due to conflicting/unverifiable data and dumped the whole lot back on the pilots to make something of it. If it is possible to get the aeroplane to “self recover” from spins, etc. then there is enough information to stop it happening in the first place, which I would suggest is the prime goal.
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