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Old 31st Oct 2012, 13:32
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Double Hydco
 
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Also, is it/can it be a full hands-off operation right to the point of being stationary on the runway ie does it apply reverse thrust and brakes?
The brakes on the A320 are automatic, and can be selected to LOW or MED depending on runway and conditions. They work very well with autobrake, but my company has no restriction on using manual brakes (pilot operated) if required (perhaps if we were expecting to roll to the far end.

The reversers are selected by the pilot, although during an automatic landing, the power is automatically reduced to idle as the aircraft flares for landing.

DH
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