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Old 31st Oct 2013, 22:11
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Intruder
 
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That was true in the old days...

In modern days with modern airliners with modern systems, aerodynamic braking is generally frowned upon, and often counterproductive. Carbon brakes do not wear with hard use like steel brakes did in the old days. Engine reversers are effective and don't cause excessive engine wear like on the prop planes in the old days. Spoilers dump lift because excessive lift is NOT desired on rollout with high-performance wings. Nosewheel steering is used to control yaw at low airspeeds because the rudder becomes ineffective below 60-80 knots, and engine response is insufficient to "steer" with the engines.

Where aero braking was once used, simply use idle reverse and normal rollout procedures in a modern airplane.
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