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Old 22nd Feb 2018, 03:16
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krismiler
 
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On the A320, auto brake commands a deceleration rate rather than a fixed setting, therefore when used in combination with MAX reverse the brake application isn’t too hard as the engines do most of the work.

I’m surprised that the A380 “brake to vacate” technology hasn’t become more widespread given the obvious benefits.

From experience in a Asian city where young first officers are likely not to own a car, judgment of distance vs deceleration rate to make a particular exit is lacking. Most car drivers develop this skill when a traffic light ahead turns red.
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