The Vickers VC10, a British design, first flew in June 1962. The Standard VC10 was designed for the hot high short runways in Africa which is why it was configured with engines at the rear, giving a large clean wing with leading edge slats and large trailing edge Fowler flaps. In May 1964 a longer… Continue reading The Vickers VC10
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A personal reflection on the AF447 accident
I write from the perspective of a long retired pilot who only flew on old fashioned round dial types (Britannias, VC10s, 707s and 747s). This does not mean that I decry the modern Airbus and Boeing systems – far from it, I think the Airbus philosophy has made a great contribution to air safety. The… Continue reading A personal reflection on the AF447 accident