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Re:Boeing 737 Max: Automated Crashes [video] by lmilcin on Monday December 30, 2019 @03:57PM (#21916661)
I'm not a pilot but I do sail some and the same manouver is used. You know, sails also generate huge forces which might not be possible to physically counter. What you do is, if you want to trim and are courteous to your crew, you point your yacht upwind for a moment to let them trim and then get back on your course.
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Re:Boeing 737 Max: Automated Crashes [video] by _ph_ on Monday December 30, 2019 @04:02PM (#21916695)
I also did a bit of sailing and remember it was also standard to steer a bit more upwind if the boat is listing too much. That is, if there isn't anything in the way, if you steer more upwind :p
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Re:Boeing 737 Max: Automated Crashes [video] by odonnellryan on Monday December 30, 2019 @06:31PM (#21917646)
Generally you'll heel over the closer you are into wind while your sails aren't luffing. Taking off the wind will make the boat heel less.
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Re:Boeing 737 Max: Automated Crashes [video] by lmilcin on Monday December 30, 2019 @04:15PM (#21916788)
This will actually depend on your course with regards to wind. There will be a course that will generate maximum heeling moment.
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