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Old 27th Dec 2007, 07:42
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I am attending all the international conferences and being member in SAE and so on. Never see business jet operators at such happenings.
And you won't likely, either.
The competant bizjet owner/operators have already attended NBAA conferances/training...surprised this was not known
And then we have this...
What a great shame the manufacturers and authorities are unable to come up with a realistic test to see how an a/c performs at Vr+ with contaminated wings.
The author may like to contact the manufacturer to see just how they tested their aeroplane.
All the necessary was done, and the flying characteristics of the particular model in question are very well known.
In fact, as part of the regular maintenance program, these aircraft undergo a mandated wing leading edge polishing from time to time.
Before posting, some might actually like to become familiar with the facts...
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