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FLIGHT CONTROL LAWS: Is there a flare mode in alternate yaw?

A) Yes.
B) No.
C) Only when there's a yaw control issue.
D) Only when flaps are deployed.

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Final answer:

Alternate yaw control laws do not generally include a flare mode which is typically part of the primary flight control laws used during landing.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question refers to flight control laws which are specific algorithms used by an aircraft's fly-by-wire system to maintain control and stability during flight. In the context of alternate yaw control, which is an alternate method of maintaining directional control, such as when there might be an issue with the primary yaw control, there is typically no dedicated "flare mode." Flare mode is generally associated with the primary flight control law and is used during the landing phase to reduce descent rate just before touchdown.

Therefore, the correct answer to the question 'Is there a flare mode in alternate yaw?' would be: B) No. Alternate control laws are more simplified and may not have specialized modes like flare mode that are usually present in normal flight control laws. Flare mode is typically not associated with alternate yaw control irrespective of flap deployment or yaw control issues.

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