Originally Posted by Sliceback

I was in contact with a Boeing test pilot. He said the 777 does slow more quickly *while solely relying on the autothrottles* during a crosswind landing. That's true to every airplane cross-controlling or putting in a large rudder input. He said due to the autothrottle retard software it's more noticeable on the 777 and can lead to harder landings. Most guys just set the landing attitude before going to idle. The slight speed decay isn't an issue for guys using manual thrust. Or if the pilots are autothrottle dependant they just override the retard throtlle a bit during the last portion of the flight. It's similar to every cross-control landing but a bit more noticeable on the 777.

He mentioned that the increased probability of a hard landing is true but the reasoning ('loss of lift', 'lack of stability', long wheel base, etc) aren't the cause. "It is a teddy bear

Other planes have similar issues, like 727-200's, 737-800's using Flaps 40, etc. It's more common for guys to not go to idle starting the flare. Instead they set the landing attitude/cross control and once that is established and touchdown is about to occur then power is reduced to idle. Let's say it's 'power to idle at 10'' becomes 'hold your power until just prior to touchdown.' It's a small delay in thrust reduction.

Originally Posted by JohnBurke

I'd like to know more about a particular runway that is prone to microbursts.

Is this runway some kind of thunderstorm magnet?

Originally Posted by bababouey

lotta convective activity in London, pretty much ought to be called Texas

Originally Posted by Lady Speedbird

Heathrow is my base. On the 27L it is very common to experience a microburst. Having said that, the T7 is shaky during decrab at the best of conditions. And if we're being honest, there's a lot of incidents lately where excessive vertical stabilizer action has been performed.

Originally Posted by bababouey

lotta convective activity in London, pretty much ought to be called Texas

Originally Posted by bababouey

lotta convective activity in London, pretty much ought to be called Texas

Originally Posted by dera

WB FO at AA takes like 8 years. Nice try to inject your hate.