Hello All! ,
i cast my mind back to 5th may 2004 when i flew from BHX to DUB on a MyTravel Airbus A320 flight No. VZ7043. When during our decent into dublin the aircraft began making a loud noise, much like the extra wind noise of having the gear in the down position. Soon after this started, a flight attendant came over the intercom and a told us that the noise was due to the use of reverse thrust to help slow the aircraft during descent and that it was a normal procedure for this type of aircraft. after ten minutes or so the noise stopped and everything was normal from then on in followed by a reasonably smooth landing.
when i heard what they said about using the reversers i instantly smelled bull
... but was i right to be sceptical?
Can anyone shed some light on this?
John.