Originally Posted by
mrmak2
You must be DFW-based. I generally prefer to use piloting skills to bring the plane gently back to earth while still staying on centerline in the touchdown zone at a reasonable speed.
LGA based, did some time in DCA before that, so I have some experience with less than ideal runways. A gentle touchdown is often not a real good idea, seeing as you want to get the weight transferred to the wheels, so you can stop and all.
It's probably a lot rougher ride for the pax in the grass off the end, or EMAS, than that less than gentle touchdown.