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Old March 10th 04, 02:01 AM
Robert Moore
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David Lesher wrote

I'd always assumed the ground spoilers were to kill lift, thus making
the brakes much more effective. Do they make a sizeable direct
contribution as well?


Well... I've certainly been able to steer Boeing Jetliners even
at taxi speeds by using the spoilers.

Bob Moore

 




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