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Old 4th October 2008 | 00:37
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There is also a longer spool down time at F40 which in turn means the very real possibility of float
The float is caused by poor pilot landing technique - not the fact Flap 40 is used. The longer spool down time is a distinct advantage when using reverse thrust as the engines will have already been a relatively higher N1 and reverse comes in more quickly and we all know that reverse is more efficient at high speed (don't we?).
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