I always thought this was kind of weird regarding CRJ thrust reverse:

While riding as a pax, I'd always notice that reverse would never occur until the aircraft was almost as slow as 80 kts or even slower. It just seemed like a long time between main gear touchdown and hearing the engines going into reverse, at which point we're practically stopped. The reverse would last maybe 3 seconds. It almost seemed a waste, since I could feel the aircraft slowing before reverse was even activated. What gives? Just curious because on most jets I've flown, specifically the 75/76, I get reverse thrust going before the nosewheel even touches down. Greatly reduces stopping distance. Can this be done on the CRJ? Thanks for your replies.

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