Originally Posted by
LeadSled
Folks,
All I can say is most of you are obviously talking about matters of which you have no relevant knowledge. That is, takeoff performance calculations and accountability, and the used of reduced thrust takeoffs.
That the aircraft becomes airborne close to the end of the pavement signified nothing.
The Antonov at Canberra is nothing exceptional
Whenever you about to accuse others for lack of knowlegde, you better be sure to have your facts right. So let me tell you the facts: 1) it is not Antonov, it is Ilyushin Il-76; 2) there is no flex/reduced thrust take off procedure (or equivalent) on Il-76.