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Forum: Tech Log

27th May 2016, 08:58

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Use of speed brakes in flight

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Posted By Double Back

I also remember (on the DC10) which was...

I also remember (on the DC10) which was restricted in SB use to clean config. only (if I recall correctly), it was warned that the combined use was said to be like "stripping the bird of its...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd May 2016, 20:39

Replies: 96

Use of speed brakes in flight

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Posted By Double Back

When the need for SB was expected we were advised...

When the need for SB was expected we were advised to warn the pax about the rumble, which on a B747 was clearly noticeable and audible.
(BTW the same if the gear was to be extended at a higher than...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd May 2016, 12:54

Replies: 96

Use of speed brakes in flight

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Posted By Double Back

RAT 5 True, at one time our management...

RAT 5

True, at one time our management decided to lower the standard final flap setting from 30 to 25 degr. on our 747's in order to save some fuel and wear. Mind, 30 was not PROHIBITED.
Nobody...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd May 2016, 06:32

Replies: 96

Use of speed brakes in flight

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Posted By Double Back

Harryw You are obviously not a (heavy) jet...

Harryw

You are obviously not a (heavy) jet driver. Approaches on heavy transports, but also on "lighter" fast jets like fighters are ALWAYS flown with lots of power, up to 85%.
Specific approach...

Forum: Tech Log

20th May 2016, 08:45

Replies: 96

Use of speed brakes in flight

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Posted By Double Back

The Fokker F28 was fitted with tail mounted...

The Fokker F28 was fitted with tail mounted speedbrakes,: they could and would be used during the approach, exactly why I don't know, never flew one.
Possibly because of a non-slatted wing, thus...

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