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Old 13th Feb 2010, 21:28
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bugg smasher
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In a strong crosswind, it is highly recommended to carry power all the way to touchdown. The autothrottles will reduce power at the programmed RA, regardless of cross-control induced drag and/or remaining elevator authority. With control wheel and rudder input approaching maximum throw at crosswind landing limits, said premature power reduction results in a landing very similar to that experienced by a set of car keys tossed out a fifth-story window.

Disconnect, or prevent them from retarding (a counter-intuitive push in my opinion).

Either that,or carry extra speed. The beast is already a very fast lander, even the longest runways sometimes become short, not my first choice.
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