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Old 14th July 2004 | 19:24
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Mad (Flt) Scientist
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That may be somewhat true for the ground portion of the landing, but the "air distance" part from threshold to touchdown will be rather different if the approach angle differs, with shallower angles corresponding to longer air distances. "Landing distance" comprises both air and ground portions.

(I say "somewhat" because chances are the details of the flare will be different, so the actual touchdown speed may be different by some small amount)
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