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The MD-11 has a reputation, gained mostly early on. The speed is a big part of it -- it has the fastest approach speeds of any commercial jet operating, with a min approach speed of 167kts indicated at max landing weight with flaps 35, and that is WITHOUT any wind additives, which can total another 15 kts!
Before the latest FCC load, the aircraft had less static stability than most other types out there. This wasn't bad if you flew like a test pilot, very precise, anticipatory handling. I used to say that is was easy to fly if you flew it well, which is another way of saying you were very precise, a "low gain" pilot. Those who are more reactionary in their technique, i.e., a high gain type of pilot, could get into trouble. Incidentally, the same is true in any aircraft type, it's the higher gain that will bring out any problems in handling qualities.
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Fascinating stuff, is the pitch in the flare higher than other aircraft?
The MD-11 has a reputation, gained mostly early on. The speed is a big part of it -- it has the fastest approach speeds of any commercial jet operating, with a min approach speed of 167kts indicated at max landing weight with flaps 35, and that is WITHOUT any wind additives, which can total another 15 kts!
Before the latest FCC load, the aircraft had less static stability than most other types out there. This wasn't bad if you flew like a test pilot, very precise, anticipatory handling. I used to say that is was easy to fly if you flew it well, which is another way of saying you were very precise, a "low gain" pilot. Those who are more reactionary in their technique, i.e., a high gain type of pilot, could get into trouble. Incidentally, the same is true in any aircraft type, it's the higher gain that will bring out any problems in handling qualities.
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Fascinating stuff, is the pitch in the flare higher than other aircraft?
