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Old 26th Jun 2007, 17:44
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Obviously then it is complicated by the energy absorbtion of the undercarraige, the pressure of the tyres etc. But as a guide, in the 777, 600 ft/min is roughly equiv to 1.8g ( it gets its knickers in a knot at 1.98 g hard landing warning depending on what sort of a day it's having)
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