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Old 28th October 2005 | 22:43
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738Capt
 
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From: Sydney, Australia
Lights, speedbrake, flaps-action.

Stoping an aircraft on a runway can be done with autobrakes only. The settings for autobrakes slow the aircraft down at different rates, measured in kts per meter. ie 20kts in 60 meters.

737 does not require reverse thrust nor speedbrakes to stop the aircraft, but the brake ware is much greater.

I fly domestic flights around Australia both Virgin Blue and Qantas use full reverse thrust (some aitlines use reverse idle) upon touchdown as well as spoilers. Reverse thrust is canceled at 60kts and taxi speed is about 20kts.
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