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Old 7th May 2009, 13:51
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A flapless landing (or near flapless landing in this case) is a procedure that crews are trained for. It basically means a far higher approach speed, greater landing distance required and as a result will likely (depending on type of aircraft and runway length) result in hot brakes and possibly tyre deflation due to fusible plugs melting to prevent a tyre blow out. Hence fire crews being on standby.
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