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Old 17th Apr 2003, 13:06
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411A
 
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drops like a rock...

xdc9er,
Had a demo flight with a DH pilot years ago (1966) in a twin otter, he crossed the runway threshold at 1500agl with the props in reverse and full flaps, and landed and rolled out in less than 1000 feet.
Quite spectacular performance...
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