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Old 22nd Nov 2007, 14:23
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Coastrider26
 
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the 225 MPH also applies to the E-jet series from Embraer, after the factory told me could do anything we want to I figured it was fun to do a flapless at the factory runway.

It's interesting to do the approach, like people said the last couple of feet you'll loose sight of the runway. The plane was otherwise stable at the speed and I am happy I did not try to flare as you burn up runway really quick. Most limiting factor are the (ceramic) brakes which even at the light weight and 2 tons of fuel went into the amber range.
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