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Old 27th Dec 2017, 20:27
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The Ancient Geek
 
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Casualties are unlikely at such low speeds.

Human factors are important here, our ability to read the conditions and slow down accordingly is doubtful at best and when it does start to move in the wrong direction we instinctively hit the brakes, making matters worse.
It helps to know exactly where your wheels are and keep them in the worn track (if any) but ultimately the airfield is responsible for keeping the surface safe.

There but for the grace......
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