Now that some calm has set in, may I reiterate my questions?
(all though I love to make the dugong drivers jump and do not particularly like the plane, consider this a genuine interest question!)
- Is there any particular reason as to why such a heavy aircraft can't dump to its MLW? Seeing the consequences of heavy landings and considering that competing models are capable, this seems quite limiting to me.
- Is there not any mention in the FCOM about eventually letting the outfit cool down and the rubbers blow off before going close to gate and other equipment or personel? Without wanting to blame anybody, it seems that having the passengers disembark with all the necessary equipment and people around and basically knowing (through calcs) that some brakes will overheat and some tires might deflate (sounds alarming!) is not the safest option. Again, is there no mention of this in the manuals?
- What use is a BTV if you end up with hot brakes and deflated tires?