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Old 9th Jul 2023, 12:07
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I am not saying this landing was well executed, far from it, but those who advocate TDZ or else.... There is really only one touch down point which for which you have valid performance, and under certain runway conditions that performance is a best guess. If I remember correctly, runways > 2400 meters has TDZ markings for 900 meters without account for the length of the actual stripes. Is landing at the end of the TDZ more okay on a (relatively) short and slippery runway, than landing outside of the touchdown zone on a long dry runway, irresepective of aircraft type or weight? Somewhere you have to draw the line and the TDZ markings are good help to make that decision. I just have a gut feeling that those who don't recognize the above mentioned variables are also those that advocate 2 white 2 red or else....
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