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Old 28th Mar 2007, 22:25
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TE RANGI
 
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Cool

Two different aircraft with the same cockpit and SOPs.

On the 321 I always crosscheck the FAC GW against the loadsheet. With a full payload with JAR weights you may find you're actually 1 or 2 ton heavier than the loadsheet. Keep that in mind for the approach speed.

As a matter of fact many guys edit Vapp by adding 2-3 Kts. I strongly recommend that. Otherwise you may find your Vapp very, very close to Vls, and the autothrust may be kinda slow in short final. It will do nothing to your ldg dist and you'll greatly reduce the risk of a tail strike upon ldg.

If you want a greaser just relieve a modicum of back pressure on the sidestick as the mains touchdown. The trick works much better than on the 320.

And thank god we don't get any lav stink in the cockpit on ours.
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