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14th Apr 2011, 07:02

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Posted By techgeek

I quote from the 2nd BEA report: "The...

I quote from the 2nd BEA report:

"The reappearance of the flight directors on the PFD when two air speeds will
be calculated that can lead the crew to rapidly engage the autopilot. However, ...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Apr 2011, 06:58

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Posted By techgeek

FBW design goals and aircraft performance

The following quote is taken from a document comparing B777 and A330 flight control design vis a vis aircraft performance limitations and pilot authority developed during the recent USAF tanker...

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13th Apr 2011, 02:19

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Posted By techgeek

On G limits vs CFIT

Gotta love this quote from an ALPA report on system limitations on pilot authority:

"Although aircraft structural integrity may be compromised by a g load in excess of 3.8 gs,
aircraft...

Forum: Tech Log

11th Apr 2011, 04:54

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Spiral dive ...

Spiral dives generally end in a broken airplane due to excessive G loads during recovery (HS or VS failure in flight) unless you get to FL 0 first that is. The graveyard spiral seems ruled out in...

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11th Apr 2011, 01:44

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MLG down before impact or not?

bearfoil's post did not explain why lowering the gear might be an attempt to lower the nose. The idea is that the MLG are located below the center of gravity (CG) of the aircraft and lowering them...

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