Specifically not trying to go AvB with this comment, but, in the 727 and 737s I've been on I can always hear the binders working overtime when trying to come to a quick stop (groaning sound), was kind of surprised nothing was heard here, or was this crew still in Autobrake 1 (or Airbus equivelant)?
Also, a quick comparison to Google Earth shows roughly 2750 feet from the point of touchdown to the beginning of the overrun. Not sure what the demonstrated distance for the Airbus is so maybe someone could provide that.
Finally, assuming a deceleration rate of approximately 14 ft/s/s the touchdown speed works out to roughly 160 knots.
NOTE: Not trying to provide answers here, just some observations.
Last edited by aviatorhi; 17th Feb 2012 at 03:44.
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