Re-Post Flight-By-Wire Failure (Full Episode) - a podcast by Aviation International News
from 2019-12-17T14:15:40
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In this episode, Sullivan recounts how he was able to identify the issues affecting the A330's fly-by-wire flight controls and minimize damage while planning how how to keep his 303 passengers safe.
Sullivan continues his tale of Qantas Flight 72 and how he was able to land the aircraft at the military field at Learmonth Airport. He also speaks about how the experience affects him today.
In this episode we will hear from:
- Kevin Sullivan, pilot-in-command of the Airbus A330
- Bill Palmer, author of Understanding Air France 447 and A330 pilot
- Gary Rower, A330 pilot, flight instructor and airshow performer
- Malcolm Yeo, retired pilot and passenger on Qantas Flight 72
Topics in this episode include:
- Primary flight control computer
- Fly-by-wire system operation
- Equipment malfunction
- Autopilot versus manual flying
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