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Old 5th Dec 2000, 22:28
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hopharrigan
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The DC3 had wheels that would slowly sag into the airflow, and we knew this was happening because we could hear them start to rumble as they turned. If they were to be left to turn they could get a reasonable speed prior to touchdown, but it had neglibible effect on the landing. I remember they were pretty big wheels too, for the size of the airplane at the time.