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Old 2nd Jul 2011, 16:12
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Flash2001
 
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The Voodoo tyres were something. I think they were only good for 9 or 10 landings at best and only 1 if the landing was at maximum weight. In introductory training we were told that 1 main wheel contained enough energy stored in compressed air and stretched nylon to put a golf ball in geosynchronous orbit.

After an excellent landing etc...
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