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Forum: Tech Log

10th Aug 2011, 05:07

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AF 447 Thread No. 5

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Posted By wallybird7

Trial and Error

It seems to me that what everybody is forgetting, is that the co-pilots have never had the opportunity to hand fly the aircraft at altitude nor in different modes/laws. And therefore all of the...

Forum: Tech Log

7th Aug 2011, 21:26

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AF 447 Thread No. 5

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Posted By wallybird7

Test pilots

PuraVida post # 1726

Perfect analysis! Totally agree.

Forum: Tech Log

4th Aug 2011, 19:56

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AF 447 Thread No. 5

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Posted By wallybird7

Basic flight instruction and training

I know this is simplistic, but I'm not sure many here are aware of some of these fundamentals.
Knowing what to do and demonstrating that you can do it are two different things.
BASIC FLIGHT...

Forum: Tech Log

3rd Aug 2011, 01:57

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AF 447 Thread No. 5

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Posted By wallybird7

Who's in charge?

It is always crystal clear who's number 1, 2 and 3. Depending on position:
Captain #1, Relief Captain #2, or Co-pilot 1 or 2. All based on seniority.

Where they sit is immaterial.

At least...

Forum: Tech Log

29th Jul 2011, 07:06

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AF 447 Thread No. 5

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Posted By wallybird7

Keeping it under control

Light, Moderate, or extreme -- doesn't really matter. What really matters is how prepared the pilot was to handle this unique situation. Hand flying in turbulence when everything goes out.
I am...

Forum: Tech Log

25th Jul 2011, 18:16

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AF 447 Thread No. 5

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Posted By wallybird7

JD-EE wallybird7 said, "Apparently this...

JD-EE

wallybird7 said, "Apparently this crew didn't."

That is an assertion not in evidence. How do you know the storm showed on their radar? Was their radar working? Was it employed properly?...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Jul 2011, 20:34

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AF 447 Thread No. 5

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Posted By wallybird7

It may surprise you but be assured that just as...

It may surprise you but be assured that just as every airman AF crews know that you don't venture into the big bad wolf's mouth.

Apparently this crew didn't.

Forum: Tech Log

24th Jul 2011, 19:24

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AF 447 Thread No. 5

Views: 512,177

Posted By wallybird7

What went wrong?

What went wrong?
There is no group more concerned about what happened, or what went wrong with this accident, than the pilot community. They need to glean any lesson that can be learned to avoid it...

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