Originally Posted by baseball

I think one of the reasons there are so many concerns with tail strikes on the 737 is all the various makes and models that pilots fly.

All have different lengths and all have different landing characteristics. All give pilots a different sight picture.

Pretty soon, our pilots will be flying a combined fleet type of

B757 200 and 300
B767 300 and 400


Do we still have any tail strike concerns?

About a year ago I flew a 767 400. totally different feel and deck angle. I only get to fly one about once a year. Now I fly 767 300 about half the time. My landings in that fleet are pretty consistent, but when I go out and fly a 757 200 and a 300 it takes a few legs to get comfortable again.

I think it's all about the sight picture for me. I really like to keep a consistent deck angle as it helps me get a predictable touch down point. It is nice to be able to keep it in the touch down zone by helping me keep a consistent flare picture.

Not sure if the TK people are thinking about that, but the minimization of tail strikes, shorter roll outs/prevention of runway overruns, to me would be more prudent concerns than saving a few gallons of fuel.

We fly too many fleet types for this "technique" in my opinion.