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Old 6th Jun 2007, 02:31
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Quokka
 
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Not a bad idea. Simple, effective and proven technology (on a smaller scale), probably why it will never be introduced as a standard in aviation.

Although, 300,000 kilo worth of aircraft might require too large an area of parachute to arrest a 200KT to 300KT landing.

Worth pondering though...
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