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Forum: Tech Log

12th Feb 2012, 23:11

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AF447 final crew conversation - Thread No. 1

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Posted By Smilin_Ed

A Bit of History

Positive aircraft stability means that when you let go of a control, the nose of the aircraft returns to the speed that you had when you first moved the control. This speed is called the trim ...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Oct 2011, 22:52

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AF447 final crew conversation - Thread No. 1

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Posted By Smilin_Ed

Not A Freak Accident

A freak accident is one where an unusual situation brings it about. The situation was not unusual or unique. Different types of aircraft from various airlines transit the ITCZ multiple times each...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Oct 2011, 19:44

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AF447 final crew conversation - Thread No. 1

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Posted By Smilin_Ed

You've Got It Right!

(My bolding above.)

Absolutely correct! But there is a bit more. Someone, maybe Dozy, asked me earlier what an experienced pilot would do when confronted with the AF447 situation. My response was...

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