Originally Posted by
wags3539
Yeah there is the brake wear and thrust reverser initiatives. Basically if they have it there way we'll be using nothing but aerodynamic braking landing 26 in PHL with a 9 knot tailwind and 50 people in the back.
I understand the stress that T/R's put on engines but sometimes it's not practical to use just the brakes. High volume airports are not going to like you missing high speeds and using all 10,000' of runway when there are 10 aircraft behind you on final