Video; test flying the Gulfstream G650 . . .
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FBW but no sidestick
As I understand the history:
The original plan was that the 650 would be a differences from the 550, and as such, a side stick would alter the pilot interface so much that the big bosses feared a new TR.
The 550 has the perfect ergonomics for a side stick, so thats no problem.
As to one hand for power and one hand for directional control, 100% agree...... There have been many events where AT disconects in descent or even on T/O does not engage, that a hand for the power leavers is essential.
In the sim it is great fun to have a A/T failure at bottom of descent, and a busy work load...just watch the faces as the crew wonder why speed falling, and everything else olooks normal.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS San Fran, Paris, Amsterdam.
glf
The original plan was that the 650 would be a differences from the 550, and as such, a side stick would alter the pilot interface so much that the big bosses feared a new TR.
The 550 has the perfect ergonomics for a side stick, so thats no problem.
As to one hand for power and one hand for directional control, 100% agree...... There have been many events where AT disconects in descent or even on T/O does not engage, that a hand for the power leavers is essential.
In the sim it is great fun to have a A/T failure at bottom of descent, and a busy work load...just watch the faces as the crew wonder why speed falling, and everything else olooks normal.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS San Fran, Paris, Amsterdam.
glf
