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Old 11-29-2012, 10:09 AM
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mike734
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Originally Posted by gloopy View Post
So the lower speeds make it more likely to have a tail strike, but its OK since it has a
I know right? Bad technique or an "over flare" (is that even a thing?) could mean a tail strike or really, a belly strike. This new skid midigates damage if that happens. Anyway, it's enough to satisfy the Feds and allow a lower touchdown speed.
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