Originally Posted by
scambo1
Just a complete side note here - commuted up to DTW the other day in the back row of a -9. No kidding, when we touched down, I didnt know it - until the reversers went out - its pretty loud back there. I just wonder if I had a NewK sighting.
Command bug set to max speed before Captain gets angry, back it off a knot to keep the peace ... works on the 88 too.
The Boeing jets actually have effective wings and high lift devices removing the need for the Douglas work around to gain sufficient lift.
