Raamjet,
Speaking for myself, that was actually a very educational post about the MD-80. I didn't know about the speedbrake vs flaps restriction.
Question: Did I understand correctly that the crew is not supposed to use more than idle reverse during roll-out? Is there a speed below which more than idle thrust is approved?
You mentioned ELP; I spent several years out there. Some of the best all-time "slam-dunks" I ever saw were the NASA pilots who visited for STA training. I once saw a T-38, from 15 miles, FL210, 520 kts gs.; land straight in rwy 22, no overhead. Probably not even a stretch in comparison to what they practice up a White Sands. Oh, and try explaining to an airline crew on 12 mile final that they're actually following traffic 2 miles behind at FL170. Best to not even mention it....
