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Old 29th August 2003 | 15:16
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411A
 
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Most (but not all) Lockheed TriStar -500 series aircraft have a maneuvering speed brake system whereby if the mach number exceeds .88, the speed brake is automatically partially deployed.
'Tis called maneuvering direct lift control (MDLC) and was fitted so that the aircraft could obtain UK CAA certification.

Works good.
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