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The speed bug is the speed they are trying to target. I don't know what automation systems the crj has. You completely correct 3.5...

Spoilers to me are a relatively new system. Turboprops we used to use drag off the propeller to adjust energy state or rate of...

Scottish political aviation humour...

They get fixated with one parameter Also if the training environment isn't the best they just overload and freeze.

Yep spot on. It's the flow of working with energy not against it. The plane is much better at flying than pilots are. The trick is...

I obtained my private license when I was younger but didn't carry on with it. I recall later on doing some go-arounds with a friend who...

In the 1930's, a fluid called Askarel (PCB) was introduced as an alternate insulating fluid, as it had a higher flashpoint. It was...

As for the comment on the pilot training record. He seems to have a gut feeling as well about the training picture being shown being a...

That's called the maneuvering limit load tug. Flaps up it's -1g to 2.5g Flaps out 0 to 2g This is into certification requirements...

Human performance wise looking at the Captain and thier background there is something nagging me. Relatively low experience less than...

Let me provide some background on disaster protection related to transformers. - the usual liquid for cooling transformers is mineral...

It gets a feed from the GPS and ECAS. It gets upset when your GPS jammed. Proper Airbus is 1980's but has a common databus for system...

If I tried to do that the machine would be yelling at me "not a runway" as soon as the ground speed goes over 35 knots or the power...

They didn't loose any critical systems. Those were off a different side. The railway lost power as well.

Oh to note Heathrow won't pay for snow clearing equipment and say loosing a day of movements is more cost effective than investing in...