I think something that's being overlooked to an extent here is that in many cases, and this one in particular, what's being called "basic airmanship" *is* a procedure.
Take the following:
I'd call that "basic airmanship" but it kinda looks like a procedure doesn't it?
And while it may not be in the QRH (although I suspect it *is* in writing somewhere in the manuals), it's something I can guarantee the pilots of AF447 and all the others were trained on many times, and demonstrated during testing.
Take the following:
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If the aircraft appears to be stalled: 1. Increase power on all engines to the greatest possible extent 2. Move the yoke or stick forward to lower the nose 3. Using the yoke/stick and pedals, neutralize the rudder and ailerons 4. If control motion in steps 2 and 3 seems ineffective, check trim settings
And while it may not be in the QRH (although I suspect it *is* in writing somewhere in the manuals), it's something I can guarantee the pilots of AF447 and all the others were trained on many times, and demonstrated during testing.
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