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Old December 29th, 2008, 11:15   #52
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Default Re: Noises heard at 41 seconds

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Originally Posted by wheelsup View Post
A -200 takes around 2000'-3000' to actually bring to a stop for touchdown upon landing. I would think it could be stopped in that or less when aborting, especially because you are getting on the brakes and thrust reversers immediately.
Sure, it CAN be done, but when you're rotating while QUICKLY coming up on the TDZ for the opposite end of the runway, it gets the blood flowing. Just b/c it can be done doesn't mean I'm itching to do it.
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