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I get the distinct impression the Tu-154 is a bit more dangerous in roll than the average swept wing airliner. The limited FCOM I have read tells us that at speeds up to V3 (flap retraction) the roll alarm will sound at angles exceeding 15° and that angles exceeding 25° are forbidden. There is also a pilot-selectable wing-leveler function that might be there to compensate for neutral or negative spiral stability. Hmmmm...
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Originally posted by Evan View PostBased on the frequency of flap asymmetry incidents and the uneventful landing vs the hull-loss rate and the splits flaps procedures I am familiar with, a flaps 15 asymmetry will not overwhelm aileron authority with sufficient airspeed if dealt with at a reasonable bank angle.
What about roll-rate? I have the impression that anhedral will have a greater roll-rate and that is why certain fighters use it
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Originally posted by 3WE View PostDid he mention AA-191, or PSA-182, or some other incident with a 727 that lost a flap?...can't seem to remember that third one...something involving a takeoff over run.
I recall hearing that had the AA-191 folks improvised and deviated from procedure and nosed over for more speed, the plane was 'supposedly' controllable.
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Against my better judgement, I'm going to attempt a summary statement; however, I doubt Evan will ease up on his need to confirm that asymmetrical flaps are ok and that, if it applies to the crash here, then it's the pilots fault for ignoring a procedure.
Here we go: If a plane crashes after take off and there are indications of asymmetrical flaps, the asymmetrical flaps are a good candidate to be a major contributing cause to the crash.
Ag-Logic/Broad, Sweeping, Fundamental Statement: These are big powerful lifting surfaces (that are generally bigger than ailerons and spoilers- hint hint) that do amazing things to lift, stall speeds and drag...it's generally good for them to be fairly closely balanced.Les règles de l'aviation de base découragent de longues périodes de dur tirer vers le haut.
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Originally posted by 3WE View PostAg-Logic/broad, Sweeping, Fundamental statement: These are big powerful lifting surfaces (that are generally bigger than ailerons and spoilers- hint hint) that do amazing things to lift, stall speeds and drag...it's generally good for them to be fairly closely balanced.
**Could also have been at 28°
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Originally posted by Evan View PostBased on the frequency of flap asymmetry incidents and the uneventful landing vs the hull-loss rate and the splits flaps procedures I am familiar with, a flaps 15 asymmetry will not overwhelm aileron authority with sufficient airspeed if dealt with at a reasonable bank angle
They are saying the flight lasted a total of 70 seconds (I suppose that should include the 10 secs of loss of control and crashing). Highest altitude was 250m (850 ft), and the speed was 194-199 knots. Too slow and definitely too low?
One problem with the Tu-154 is weak pitch control at low speeds, especially during landing. And then the tendency to pitch-up at high AoA (unprovoked according to some sources) and enter a flat spin after stalling. Don't know how it relates with the anhedral wings or lateral stability.
At the same time, there is this incredible incident:
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Originally posted by Black Ram View PostOne problem with the Tu-154 is weak pitch control at low speeds, especially during landing. And then the tendency to pitch-up at high AoA (unprovoked according to some sources) and enter a flat spin after stalling.
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Originally posted by Black Ram View PostAt the same time, there is this incredible inaccident :
http://www.baaa-acro.com/2006/archiv...bishkek-manas/
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