Flying in Turbulence on the A320
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Suggest you do what FCOM recommends - they built it - they certified it - they know what they are talking about as a result of a whole heap of information not available in FCOM. FCOM is an abbreviated technical document for users(pilots) and is the summation of a large mass of technical investigation derived from flight test data.
Select speed - either recommended Mach or IAS dependent on altitude - as per FCOM
If the turbulence is severe - as per FCOM
Investigation reports are littered with home grown variations which do not have the manufacturers endorsement or recommendation - the lawyers love it !
1.Policy
2.Procedure
3.Technique
4.Advice
Be very wary of the last two when information comes from someone who thinks he/she knows better than the manufacturer !!
ps
ATHR response (lag) can vary slightly depending on the engine fit
Happy flying
Select speed - either recommended Mach or IAS dependent on altitude - as per FCOM
If the turbulence is severe - as per FCOM
Investigation reports are littered with home grown variations which do not have the manufacturers endorsement or recommendation - the lawyers love it !
1.Policy
2.Procedure
3.Technique
4.Advice
Be very wary of the last two when information comes from someone who thinks he/she knows better than the manufacturer !!
ps
ATHR response (lag) can vary slightly depending on the engine fit
Happy flying
Last edited by Olive61; 9th Jul 2012 at 20:31.
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I actually tried it today. Couldn't find anything about it in the FCOM but on the V2500 engines, selecting SPEED in stead of MACH actually gives a faster reaction in A/THR operation at high altitudes.
ALT CRZ still allows for the +/- 50 ft, but A/THR reaction to speed changes are faster. Interesting to see but nothing to backup this "feature" in the FCOM
Anyone any reference on this??
ALT CRZ still allows for the +/- 50 ft, but A/THR reaction to speed changes are faster. Interesting to see but nothing to backup this "feature" in the FCOM
Anyone any reference on this??