Originally Posted by
utedrummer
Im impressed the CA was able to overpower the stick-pusher, everytime i do it in the sim it pulls me outta my seat, i dont think i could over-power it with my feet braced on the panel (but then again, I am weak...)
Really?
I'm surprised that you cannot override it.
Many years ago all warning/protection systems had been readjusted or redesigned (for new airplanes) to use much lesser forces to allow 'smaller-stature' pilots (and women) to fly large airplanes.
I remember this from an aviation class I took way back when where an instructor was bringing this up as one of the “achievements” of the new generation. I think there's a limit of max 80 lbs or so on a stick pusher mandated by the FAA? I don't know this as a fact; just vaguely remember this issue being talked about in my aero class...
Frankly, if you cannot override your stick pusher, you need to start working out or change airplanes. That feature is there for a reason – systems fail you know….
