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Forum: Tech Log

27th May 2011, 12:08

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AF 447 Search to resume (part2)

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Posted By RetiredF4

In my F4 a runaway stabilator trim would have...

In my F4 a runaway stabilator trim would have been the appropriate malfunction. It was not easy to recognize in altitude hold mode, but eyewatering once autopilot did disengage.
However in that...

Forum: Tech Log

9th May 2011, 20:21

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AF 447 Search to resume (part2)

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Posted By RetiredF4

Do i understand the graph correct? Flying...

Do i understand the graph correct?

Flying S&L at FL 350 with 470 TKAS, i can zoom the A330 to FL430 by trading 250 Kts of my TAS, provided thrust equals drag? To initiate this zoom, how much ...

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9th May 2011, 17:34

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AF 447 Search to resume (part2)

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Posted By RetiredF4

zoom-boom scenario

I´m somewhat astonished concerning this scenario.
Flying at FL 350 with a still heavy aircraft, how much climb could be produced even with full power? Is there enough elevator authority available...

Forum: Tech Log

8th May 2011, 19:01

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AF 447 Search to resume (part2)

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Posted By RetiredF4

A test pilot’s point of view

Concerning definition of upsets, stalls and their recovery some words from year 2000 from airbus chief testpilot captain william wainwright.

Download PDF Airplane upset recovery ...

Forum: Tech Log

5th May 2011, 16:35

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AF 447 Search to resume (part2)

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Posted By RetiredF4

I´m not familiar with fan engines and their stall...

I´m not familiar with fan engines and their stall prevention capapilities, however a few thoughts from my side.

On ground testing there is no airflow at all to the engine except the flow caused...

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