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How does thrust reverser selection have a destabilising effect on the rudder and increase the lateral skidding tendency of the aircraft?
I was reading in the FCTM landing section normal procedures the below paragraph.
The reversers have a destabilizing effect on the airflow around the
rudder and thus decrease the efficiency of the ...
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Why can the A320 VAPP be decreased down to VLS?
I read in the Airbus A320 FCTM (p349), normal procedures descent section:
The flight crew can insert a lower VAPP in the MCDU PERF APPR, down to
VLS, if landing is performed without A/THR, ...
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How does a flex takeoff increase fuel consumption compared to a TOGA takeoff?
I read this also in the FCTM green operating procedures that doing a flex takeoff increases fuel consumption as we have a longer takeoff phase
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How does CONFIG FULL provide better handling capabilities in turbulent conditions?
I wanted to get some clarity as to how does CONFIG FULL provide better handling capabilities in turbulent conditions?
This line mentioned in the A320 FCTM under the the supplementary procedures ...
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How does flying at ECON computed speeds optimise fuel burn.? [closed]
I read in the FCTM GREEN OPERATING PROCUDURES that it’s recommended to fly at ECON computed speeds throughout the flight profile to optimise speed in accordance with the CI.
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