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Old 26th Jul 2008, 19:36
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RYRnick
 
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I was comparing two different aircraft, and that was wrong. Sorry.

I was just unsure about what happens in landings, and what are the variables. I see that the 737-800NG needs to be landed firmly to get the auto brakes working on the touchdown moment. I will tell this to my family, who are going to be a little scared on the Ryanair flight on Wednesday.

I will continue however to use Ryanair as I think they're a excellent airline!

I never guessed landing softly, and on the back wheels then slowly coming down to the nose wheels represented the chance of over skidding the runway. Depending on length however.

Do pilots know if the landing was hard/bad-ish/not the norm as they are right at the front? Do they hear the same bang?

How much force can the gear take before it snaps and collapses?

Would the pilot know if the landing might be hard due to slightly fast, and the nose slightly lower?

I will post what the landing was like, but then again I don't know what it was like as I didn't land it!

I have however had smooth landings to Seville with Ryanair, so maybe I was just unlucky.

Also, the overhead lockers slightly rattling is that normal on landing?

Sorry, but I nervous now.

Thank you though for your replies!
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