Originally Posted by
vilas
can8 ko
Correction. The pitch before flare is +4 degrees from there it goes down to -2 degrees so total pitch down is 6 degrees and not 8 degrees as I said. A330 has two flare modes when out of normal law. In ALT1 it has flare mode in which roll is normal only pitch is direct stick to elevator and when in ALT 2 it is like A320, landing gear down direct law. In dual RA fail, inability to read radio altitude is the only problem so it uses the ALT1 flare mode. When in ELEC EMER since there are many inop systems that is not possible. So it reverts to complete gear down direct law. In both these cases the nose down pitch comes from speed reduction and the thrust reduction during flare. The FCS does not apply any nose down elevator.
This is another example. Don't take me wrong. I'm aware about the value of knowlege. The question is: to what extent? Going from time to time through official books just to have a general idea and to be able to quickly find information when you need it and keeping up with revisions, takes too much time and memory. On top of it you suggest things that not even in "nice to know" category, but simply useless (IMHO). What exactly from information in your quoted phrase helps you to fly the aircraft and how? Just curious. And I'm ready to accept it if it's reasonable. I have to admit I only remember that aircraft applies pitch down when I read disscusions like this. 6 years. About 10-15 landings per month. I have never thought about it. Just reacting on what aircraft, wind or sometimes another pilot are doing.