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Old 28th June 2009, 06:39
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Re: German Luftwaffe stuff and documents, pictures

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Originally Posted by ChrisMAg2 View Post
There is/ was. The german term for that is "Abfangautomatik für den Sturzflug". Is was a standard in the Ju 87 and AFAIK in the Ju 88 and coupled with the BZG/ -visier. It's purpose was to assist the pilot in the pullout right after the dive bombing. It controlled the speed (engine rpm), bomb release, airleons and dive brakes.
Didn't it also control the stab trim and elevators?
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