Airbus339 129 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hello, one thing I experienced passing from the old AXE to the new A318/A319 is the spoilers effect during descent. I don't know if it's just a feeling or not, but to me it's very difficult to slow down the aircraft during descent, even with full spoilers deployed and low/moderate rate of descent (-1500/ -2000 ft/min) the speed is prone to remain the same or with a little decrease. I just would like to know what other pilots think, especially pilots who fly both the old AXE and the new A319. Again I would like to underline that I'm not saying this is a bug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Che. 1601 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hello, one thing I experienced passing from the old AXE to the new A318/A319 is the spoilers effect during descent. I don't know if it's just a feeling or not, but to me it's very difficult to slow down the aircraft during descent, even with full spoilers deployed and low/moderate rate of descent (-1500/ -2000 ft/min) the speed is prone to remain the same or with a little decrease. I just would like to know what other pilots think, especially pilots who fly both the old AXE and the new A319. Again I would like to underline that I'm not saying this is a bug Your observation is accurate. The spoilers on the AXE was too effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaister1 27 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Furthermore on the A320 it's a big difference if you are flying with AP on or off, as the speedbrakes only extend to 25° with AP on. If you need the maximum rate of descent you need to disconnect the AP (40° deflection). On the A319 there's no difference between AP on and off as full extension is always only 25°. Interesting big of info, thanks! Wonder why they designed the system like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOSETI 0 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Passengers comfort i think. Best Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo55 1 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 So, if I understand correctly, when the more drag light comes on: I leave AP on and apply 25 degrees (a319 full) spoilers until I slow down? Ed Farley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo55 1 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 That makes sense. I enjoy flying the 319. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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