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Old 15th Oct 2005, 06:47
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capt.sparrow
 
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approaching at vref + 20kts, then levelling at 20ft to bleed off the speed makes logical sense to me. Would take a while in ground effect too. Plus with 'engine trouble' (not failed) - there could be residual power available to prolong a glide.....? Just thinking outside the box.
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