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Old 3rd Feb 2015, 16:41
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c.j.shrimpton
 
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I ask because on the Falcon 900EXEASy, the EADI more prominently displays path angle with the true pitch angle being less obvious. Anyone used to following the path director would need to adjust their interpretation of this instrument if they needed to directly set a "raw" pitch attitude. The "classic" 900EX has a more conventional display of pitch angle as the primary display with the path angle indicator being secondary. This makes a subtle difference in the displays between the aircraft in normal flight regimes but could be quite confusing if the aircraft had a high pitch angle with a large descending flight path.

Is any of this relevant on the Bus?

We are all asking the same question - how could three pilots fail to appreciate a high pitch attitude and steep descent was indicating that the aircraft was in a full stall?

edit. Sorry I can't work out how to insert a picture to illustrate.

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