What ever happened to 2.5 to 3 degrees per second basic pilot training
Well that doesn't work on different a/c.
Consider this statement - "2 to 2.5 degrees per second, reaching a target of 7-9 degrees in four seconds." That's an actual pitch rate of 1.75-2.25 degrees per second.
Knowing the actual limits, and techniques, of different a/c is important.
Boeing has tail strike guidance on it's HUD's. Dotted line, keep the VV (velocity vector) at or below the limit. What's the basic limit? Two degrees less than tail strike angle.
That's not that tough to see. Tail strike limit of 9.5 degrees on the 321? Freeze the pitch attitude at the 7.5 mark on the ADI and wait for the plane to fly.
11.5 degree tail strike limit on the 319? Freeze it at the 10 mark until liftoff.
737NG? Target/freeze of 7.5 degrees (HUD limit display at 8 degrees)
757-200? 10 degrees.
767-300? 7.5 degrees.
777-200? 10 degrees.
777-300? 7.5 degrees.
Rotate - freeze/pause if necessary at target limit, liftoff, mini pause, continue rotation. Done smoothly it's unnoticeable to the passengers.
Last edited by misd-agin; 6th Jan 2016 at 14:54.
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