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Old 4th September 2009 | 12:13
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freqslf
 
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RYR STN->BTS, two years ago (737-800NG, august, very nice weather, no wind, excellent visibility, ac nearly empty) - the pilot made a descent from (just guessing) 2-3 km, and the engines didn't spool up till we were taxiing. Extremely smooth approach and landing, no reverse thrust and very little braking. The best landing I ever experienced!


(I fully understand it is not possible for a slf to be sure about engine RPM, and I am not saying they were idling, just that I couldn't hear them)
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