20th anniversay of the Gimli Glider
"Cal Burton" wrote in
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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
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