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12th Jun 2006, 05:45

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Old Smokey

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Tail strikes are more likely statistically to occur on Takeoff than upon Landing.

Takeoff = Lower Flap setting = Less ground effect = Higher Pitch Attitude to achieve the same Lift, than upon Landing.

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Old Smokey