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Old 28th Nov 2006, 14:30
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Telstar
 
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cowabunga438 & VONKLUFFEN, I quite disagree. While traveling as a Pax on one of our company aircraft recently I was very impressed with how smooth and comfortable an idle reverse/High Autobrake setting landing was. It is much more gradual and progressive in deceleration. Since that flight, strictly according to ALL conditions I Endeavour to use this technique. Our company also encourages us to use this technique subject to all conditions as it is cheaper for them in the long run to use the brakes.

Trimming in the flare is a no no:

Boeing FCTM Chapter 6- "Landing"

"Do Not Trim during the flare or after touchdown. Trimming in the flare increases the possibility of a tailstrike"
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