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To: xrp

Just jumping in here, but don't thrust reversers do most of the braking when a large plane, so equipped lands? I've watched many planes land in the snow and always was amazed at the thrust reversers. Wheel brakes do very little at touch down. I keep hearing Greta mention ice and slipping, etc. Thrust reversers stick the aircraft hard to the ground. Must have landed way, way long.


182 posted on 12/08/2005 7:10:09 PM PST by Imperialist
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To: Imperialist

For what it's worth, an eye-witness said they looked pretty high on the approach over the aforementioned 63rd and Cicero intersection.


183 posted on 12/08/2005 7:12:39 PM PST by Chi-townChief
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