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Old December 8th 06, 09:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Jim Macklin
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Default OUCHOUCHOUCH wheels-up B1 landing

100 pounds loss of payload.



"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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| Jim Macklin wrote:
| They did, factory test pilots just after Oshkosh last
year.
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| The Beechjet 400 also has a reinforced belly.
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| They were just testing the gear up ability. Since its
an option, you
| have to wonder what the downside is? 10 knot loss of
cruise maybe?
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| -Robert
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