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Old 21st Jan 2011, 02:57
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bearfoil
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I think China had a TS not too long ago, in a 340. At the end of the Runway, and with bugs missing a few legs, Captain had to get airborne or plow through the fence and into some buildings. He chose flight over certain death. 30-50 million dollars and possibly a Hull loss, he did what he had to do. Keep pulling until it gets off the ground. the alternative is to not raise (or even lower) the nose, and start virtually over. Reject the T/O when you cannot stop in time, or cost the Company an airplane, or at least a gazillion Euros, (Yuan). Live, and learn Bartending.