PPRuNe Forums - Search Results

Search: Posts Made By: GordonR_Cape

Showing results 1 to 3 of 3
Search took 0.00 seconds.

Forum: Tech Log

10th Apr 2019, 08:07

Replies: 54

Boeing advice on "aerodynamically relieving airloads" using manual stabilizer trim

Views: 53,726

Posted By GordonR_Cape

We need a FAQ for this topic. I am not a pilot,...

We need a FAQ for this topic. I am not a pilot, but these are what I have read.
1. The autopilot can move any control it likes, within limits.
2. The trim cutoff switch only controls the horizontal...

Forum: Tech Log

7th Apr 2019, 12:56

Replies: 54

Boeing advice on "aerodynamically relieving airloads" using manual stabilizer trim

Views: 53,726

Posted By GordonR_Cape

Good point, but I was referring to the stage...

Good point, but I was referring to the stage where the crew decided they had enough of MCAS, and hit the cutoff switches in the nose down position, as suggested by the (ambiguous) emergency AD...

Forum: Tech Log

7th Apr 2019, 10:26

Replies: 54

Boeing advice on "aerodynamically relieving airloads" using manual stabilizer trim

Views: 53,726

Posted By GordonR_Cape

PJ2 Thanks for cross posting that. So,...

PJ2

Thanks for cross posting that. So, for every 10 second 2.5 degree nose down incremental trim by MCAS, you need roughly 35 turns of the wheel. Good luck with that while flying at 250kts and...

Showing results 1 to 3 of 3