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16th July 2004 | 09:35

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From: Vilha Abrao

There may be several reasons for using speedbrakes

- airspace-structure
- ATC
- icing conditions with engines running at higher rpm
- shortcuts
- unforeseen tailwind
- runway change
- poor planning

so, some are avoidable others aren't