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Old 18th Aug 2009, 07:54
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Seat62K
 
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I've experienced lots of these "idle thrust"-type landings at Stansted on Ryanair. The reduction in thrust sometimes starts well before landing and I'm always impressed by the pilots' skill as we quietly glide in. Imagine, for example, knowing exactly when to take the foot of the accelerator of your car so as to roll on to your driveway neither too slowly nor too fast (and not come to a halt - or have to touch the accelerator - yards from the driveway, either)!
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