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Bertie the Bunyip
 
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Default 20th anniversay of the Gimli Glider

"Cal Burton" wrote in
. ca:

Thanks, Phil.

Some welcome clarity added to the descriptions of both events. And the
Gimli article adds an interesting point on the old Airbus vs. Boeing
(fly-by-wire vs. mechanical) debate. I didn't realize that a pilot can't
sideslip an Airbus.


Actually, they can, just not the FBW busses.


Bertie