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Old 18th Aug 2016, 18:55
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PENKO
 
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"There is no tire slip"

You sure about that?
Yes. Very sure.
All I can see is a well executed takeoff in moderate to strong crosswinds. This happens hundreds of times a day. The plane is fully in control. Full traction of the tires. If they had to reject the takeoff they would stop in a few hundred meters.

Why would you think there are slipping tires? Do your tires slip when you switch lanes on the highway? Even when you do it a bit abruptly? No.

I've seen lots of evidence on the tires of 'bad' landings. I have yet to see bald spots caused by crosswind takeoff. Sure there will be some scratching but not to the extent that is alluded here.

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