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Old 17th Jan 2009, 01:21
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thcrozier
 
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Stall Speed in Ground Effect

What would the stall speed (IAS, I imagine very close to sea level on a 20 degree F day) of the A320, as configured in the few pre-impact pictures of his "final approach", and assuming holding off in ground effect be?

Of course that wouldn't be the impact speed because of both water current and wind speeds, but it would give us an idea.

Also, has someone posted the ditching procedure for the 320, or did I miss it? I would be very interested to read it.

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