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Old June 25th 06, 03:51 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default A question on reversers


Jim Macklin wrote:
But I agree, jets require the
squat switch (unless there is a malfunction) to deploy
reverse.

I read recently the C-5 that crashed at Dover, DE had a #2 engine
reverser unstow right after takeoff. The crew attempted the approach
with full flaps instead of partial flaps per the POH and the sink rate
was too high to overcome.