A320 BUGS - Any experiences?
all oven the bus in every respect, not even close, ok maybe the table......
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From: KDEN
And another thing....flutter! Most recently flew a 3-year old A320 and if ever one dared to go above 280kts it required a firm foot on a rudder to quell the buzz. I've had a few start a minor gallop in pitch as the elevator/stab/whatever flops in its bushings. Feels like the aircraft is about to come apart. One could argue this is a maintenance issue, but I believe the design should be tolearant of minor wear between mx intervals.
Last edited by Cardinal; 4th March 2013 at 23:55.
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From: Athens
My fave is those who try and zoom climb...
Higher alt set in mcp, open climb selected and speed wound back. Auto thrust FMA announces THR CLB, engines roll back to idle thrust
(just have to wait until climb thrust achieved before waiting to wind speed back)
This doesn't happen every time, just when it's the most awkward moment for ut to happen!
Higher alt set in mcp, open climb selected and speed wound back. Auto thrust FMA announces THR CLB, engines roll back to idle thrust
(just have to wait until climb thrust achieved before waiting to wind speed back)
This doesn't happen every time, just when it's the most awkward moment for ut to happen!
1st Option initially engage expedite climb... Your engines will spool up almost immediately and once you are established in a climb with your thrust set in climb select or manage your speed
2nd option ... While in level flight select a speed at least 5 knots below your desired climb speed ... Once cleared to a higher level : set cleared alt on your FCu - select op climb or climb ... And then increase your selected speed by 5-7knots ! Your autothrust will set your engines immediately to meet the selected speed
then you may adjust your selected speed to increase your rate of climb !
Last edited by pilot-737; 7th March 2013 at 21:13.
