Do you know anything about tail strike? Or have you heard any incident about tail strike?你了解尾部擦地(擦尾)相关情况吗?或者你听说过任何擦尾事件吗?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
Yes, I know. I heard of a tail strike incident. It occurred at our flying school. A student pilot had a tail strike during landing due to improper control.是的,我了解。我听说过一起擦尾事件,发生在我们飞行学校。一名飞行学员因操纵不当,在着陆时发生了擦尾。
2事实 / 描述
Which phases of flight does a tail strike often happen? why?飞机尾部擦地(擦尾)通常发生在飞行的哪些阶段?为什么?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
Tail strikes often happen during takeoff and landing. Because during these phases, the aircraft is either about to lift off or touch down. If we don’t have good control of the aircraft, the tail may strike the ground.擦尾情况常发生在起飞和着陆阶段。因为在这两个阶段,飞机要么即将离地升空,要么即将接地降落,要是对飞机控制不当,尾部就可能擦碰到地面 。
3事实 / 描述
According to your understanding, what are the possible reasons to cause a tail strike?根据你的理解,可能导致尾部擦地(擦尾)的原因有哪些?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
There are some reasons for a tail strike, for example, strong wind shear, improper flight control, miscalculation of the CG (Center of Gravity) position, and so on.擦尾的原因有多种,比如强风切变、飞行操纵不当、重心(CG)位置计算错误等等 。
Causes include improper maneuver (excessive rotation rate, early flare), unstable approach, incorrect stabilizer trim, mishandling of crosswinds, over-rotation during go-around, CG miscalculation, and strong wake turbulence.
原因包括操纵不当(抬头率过大、拉平过早)、不稳定进近、安定面配平错误、侧风处置不当、复飞时过度抬头、重心计算失误以及强尾流颠簸。
4事实 / 描述
Do you think a tail strike will damage the aircraft and injure the passengers?你认为尾部擦地(擦尾)会损坏飞机并使乘客受伤吗?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
Yes, I think so. A tail strike can damage the aircraft and injure passengers.是的,我认为会。擦尾可能会损坏飞机,还可能让乘客受伤 。
5事实 / 描述
Do you have any effective ways to avoid a tail strike?你有没有避免尾部擦地(擦尾)的有效方法?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
First of all, pilots should be cautious about wind shear, as it’s very dangerous. Secondly, maintain smooth and proper attitude control of the aircraft. Thirdly, pilots should accurately calculate the CG (Center of Gravity) position.首先,飞行员要对风切变保持警惕,因为风切变十分危险。其次,要平稳、恰当控制飞机姿态。第三,飞行员得准确计算重心(CG)位置 。
Pilots should undergo sufficient simulator training, master proper rotation and flare techniques, follow SOP, monitor speed and attitude closely, maintain stable approach, manage CG correctly, and avoid adverse weather like turbulence.
飞行员应接受充分的模拟机训练,掌握正确的抬头和拉平技巧,遵循SOP,密切监控速度和姿态,保持稳定进近,正确管理重心,并避开颠簸等恶劣天气。
7事实 / 描述
What damages will tail strike bring to an aircraft?尾部擦地(擦尾)会给飞机造成哪些损坏?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
A tail strike may cause damage to the aircraft’s fuselage and tail.擦尾可能会对飞机的机身和尾部造成损坏。
8事实 / 描述
What should pilots do to avoid tail strike?飞行员应采取哪些措施避免尾部擦地(擦尾)情况?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
We can take several measures to avoid a tail strike. First, we should improve our flight skills. For example, we shouldn’t pull up the aircraft excessively during takeoff or landing. Second, we need to maintain proper weight and balance. Third, during preflight preparations, we should obtain accurate weather information.我们可以采取多项措施来避免擦尾。首先,要提升飞行技能,比如在起飞或着陆阶段,不能过度拉杆使飞机抬头。其次,需保持飞机合适的重量与平衡。第三,飞行前准备阶段,要获取准确的气象信息 。
Pilots should undergo sufficient simulator training, master proper rotation and flare techniques, follow SOP, monitor speed and attitude closely, maintain stable approach, manage CG correctly, and avoid adverse weather like turbulence.
飞行员应接受充分的模拟机训练,掌握正确的抬头和拉平技巧,遵循SOP,密切监控速度和姿态,保持稳定进近,正确管理重心,并避开颠簸等恶劣天气。
9事实 / 描述
What are the consequences of tail strike?擦机尾的后果是什么?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
Tail strike causes substantial damage to the aft fuselage and pressure bulkhead, leading to costly repairs and schedule disruptions. Improper repairs may result in catastrophic failure later. It can also damage landing gear and threaten flight safety.擦机尾会对机身后部和压力舱壁造成严重损伤,导致高昂的维修费用和航班延误;维修不当可能引发后续灾难性故障,还可能损坏起落架,威胁飞行安全。
Tail strike causes substantial damage to the aft fuselage and aft pressure bulkhead, which is time-consuming and expensive to repair. It may lead to schedule disruption, structural fatigue, and even catastrophic failure if repaired improperly. In severe cases, it can damage landing gear or engines, endangering flight safety during takeoff/landing.
擦机尾会对机身后部和后压力舱壁造成严重损坏,维修耗时且成本高昂。可能导致航班延误、结构疲劳,若维修不当还可能引发灾难性故障。严重时会损坏起落架或发动机,危及起飞/着陆阶段的飞行安全。
11事实 / 描述
Do you think tail strike only occurs on big aircraft?你认为只有大飞机才会遭遇擦机尾吗?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
No, tail strike is not limited to big aircraft. Small aircraft can also experience it during takeoff, landing, or go-around if pilots make improper maneuvers like excessive rotation, unstable approach, or mishandling crosswind. Factors like incorrect CG calculation or poor simulator training also increase the risk, regardless of aircraft size.不,擦机尾并非仅限于大飞机。小型飞机若飞行员操作不当,如抬头过度、进近不稳定、侧风处置失误,在起飞、着陆或复飞阶段也可能发生擦机尾。无论飞机大小,重心计算错误或模拟机训练不足等因素也会增加该风险。
12事实 / 描述
What is the pitch angle beyond which will lead to tail strike on your plane?在你所飞的飞机上,俯仰角度超过多少会导致擦机尾?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
I fly DA-40, and its tail strike pitch angle limit is around 12-15 degrees. Exceeding this angle during takeoff rotation or landing flare may cause the tail to hit the ground. Specific limits vary by aircraft type; pilots must adhere to the aircraft flight manual (AFM) and SOP to avoid excessive pitch.我飞的是DA-40,其擦机尾俯仰角度限制约为12-15度。起飞抬轮或着陆拉平时超过该角度,可能导致机尾触地。具体限制因机型而异,飞行员必须遵守飞机飞行手册(AFM)和标准操作程序(SOP),避免俯仰角度过大。
关于擦机尾的经历和经验经历 / 经验
6经历 / 经验
Have you ever encountered tail strike during flight?你在飞行过程中遇到过尾部擦地(擦尾)情况吗?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
No, I have never encountered tail strike during flight.没有,我在飞行中从未遇到过擦尾情况。
10经历 / 经验
If you encountered tail strike, what should you do?如果你遇到擦机尾,你会怎么做?
参考答案(飞行员应答)
Maintain aircraft control first, assess damage via instruments and visual check. Report to ATC, declare emergency if necessary.After landing, record the incident in the logbook and arrange maintenance inspection.首先保持飞机控制,通过仪表和目视检查评估损伤;向空管报告,必要时宣布紧急状态;落地后将事件记录在飞行记录本中,并安排维修检查。