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Old 22nd Aug 2000, 09:55
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MetroDog
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The reason is most definitely to reduce the possiblity of pitch-up and the resultant tailstrike. Rapid application of spoilers with one hand on the yoke and the other pulling back on the speedbrake lever could result in a tailstrike.