Originally Posted by
PilotBases
I would love it if people would stop kicking the auto brakes off at 100-80 and then jamming their toes down for the rest of the deceleration, and closing the reversers as soon as they are idle. Can easily taxi off the runway with them at idle and deployed, as that article suggests.
I can't remember from my bus days, but are there no concerns with slow speed reverse wrt FOD? I guess going off the prepared surfaces causes more fod issues lol. We just got a notice about slow speed reverse causing tail stress issues. As we approach cold weather season, I'm reminded that I'll dang near come to a complete stop before making some turn offs with the 717, she's likes to slide a bit.
Originally Posted by
80knotsV1rotate
They just approved flaps 25 landings in the 717, citing significant fuel savings if 50% of approaches are flown at this reduced flap setting. Can't wait to see how long this lasts.
Notice a bunch of people on the 717 FB page talking about how they're actually liking them. It will be interesting to see if how the brake wear goes with this. I did one a few months ago as directed by a checklist. Didn't notice a big deal with them, got off at the same taxiway I expected and brakes temps were standard.