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Old 14th Nov 2009, 14:45
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nose gear

Come on lads. 3 Facts.
1) A modern aircraft such as the RJ has weight on wheels (WOW) switches. The gear cannot be retracted on the ground due to these switches.
2) The gear handle commands ALL gear up.
3) Thus there is no way to retract just the nose gear!
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