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Old 13th Dec 2007, 22:58
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Does the antiskid braking respond quickly enough for low-coefficient surfaces (I worked on anti-lock brake systems for trucks 25 years ago)? It IS possible to calibrate systems for low-mu surfaces (and I suppose aircraft systems are more sophisticated than automotive ones). The disadvantage is that wheels can take longer to speed-up (and braking to become effective again). Seeing the actual landing video does encourage the sphincter to exercise itself . . .

Crosswind landings would be fun.
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