Originally Posted by Whoo
The old suggests double engine flameout land/ditch in Conf1. Abbreviated recommends Conf2.
I don't see the logic behind the difference neither, but I would think Airbus soon will also modify the ALL ENG FLAMEOUT to CONF2 to match the new EMERGENCY LANDING ALL ENG FAILURE ...
Originally Posted by vilas
When Sully was pulling full back stick to get flare how can he be out of alpha prot?
You are correct, he was still under alpha protection mode below 50ft, despite the fact he was not even in the alpha protection range. So margin there was to improve touchdown.
Originally Posted by tubby linton
I do wonder what you are trying to prove with your discussion of the protections
I won't tell for QA, but my point is merely to counteract unsubstantiated comments such as :
- Sully would have stalled if not protected
- Sully started the APU to remain protected