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Old 25th Jul 2004, 01:53
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TE RANGI
 
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Cool Runway Foaming

I would like to gather the opinions of savvier, more experienced aviators on this one.

If you came in with a partially deployed gear or for a belly landing, would you have the runway foamed?

Aircraft manufacturers don't seem to agree;

From Boeing FCTM:

..."Foaming the runway is not recommended unless the Capt specifically requests it. Tests have shown that foaming provides minimal benefit and it takes approximately 30 min to replenish the fire trucks foam supply."

Whereas Airbus FCOM says:

..."a hard surface landing is recommended. Full advantage should be taken of any foam, spread on the runway."

What are your views?

Thanks all.
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