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Old 5th Aug 2009, 09:07
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I agree absolutely. Reverse or even Beta on most turboprops can bite very hard. If you try to use it asymetrically and then come across a patch of standing water, where you suddenly loose tyre grip, you can get a very nasty surprise. Similiarly, rear mounted jets in reverse are known for merrily pulling you off the runway when you start aquaplaning, as was suggested earlier in this thread.

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