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35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

The primary flight controls on the DC-10 (ailerons, rudder, elevators, spoilers) were all operated by hydraulic pressure and the first officer was quick to realize that his controls were unresponsive to his inputs. Upon his return, he reported that both right-hand and left-hand rear stabilizers had sustained damage.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 301
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Exploring the Essential Sections of an Aircraft: A Comprehensive Guide

Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

The cockpit, also called the flight deck, is where pilots use electronic flight instruments as part of a primary flight display. All of these primary control surfaces serve as a horizontal stabilizer for the plane. You’ll find a horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, elevator, and rudder pedals here.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Air Traffic Control Lift 52
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