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Old 12th February 2011 | 08:58
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320 driver
 
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airbus give reference to tyre wear at high speed but specifically refer to turning at high speed as the issue.

An aircraft manufacturer does not have to take account of the commercial environment. A Captain does (or should) and any Captain who states that wear/damage issues are someone elses concern would be very unwelcome in my airline. Its your job to balance these issues not just take a blind view.

On a limiting runway I absolutely agree that one should maximise the TORA but on a generous runway operating well inside liimts (LHR27L on a moderate weight medium twin) there is NO EXCUSE for the additonal inconvenience/cost to others and your own airline.
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