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Old December 12th 05, 07:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Jet Crew: Reverse Thrusters Failed in Chicago - Washington Post


"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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"Jim Macklin" wrote in message

Yes, if you bounce, but if the approach speed is at 1.2-1.3
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The transport category jets don't have that problem because
they are designed to work differently from the typical GA
airplane..


yes, yes, yes......

anyone here [with appropriate experience] who's never had a 727 bounce on
them, please raise your hand. Sometimes you find that the airplane never
read the book.


There was a mechanic at my local flight school, he used to fly for the
airlines but lost his medical, he said the 727 was a bitch to land well.

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