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Old 12th Aug 2009, 12:21
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Glide approaches

Nothing wrong with landing with engines back at idle if speed is correct. Doesn't matter whether it is a 'straight' wing or a 'swept' wing, they both need the approach speed to be correct. As others have said, the danger in being back at idle can be the time required to accelerate the engine if needed.
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