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PAXboy
4th Mar 2005, 20:37
I recall reading this info many moons ago and cannot recall it accurately.

At touchdown, the pilot's seat is ?? feet forward of the wing gear units (that, I believe touch first) and ?? feet above the tarmac?

Many thanks.

18-Wheeler
6th Mar 2005, 04:37
For the pilots eyeline, I think it's about 89' in front of the main wheels and I'd guess about 45' or so above the ground at touchdown.

PAXboy
6th Mar 2005, 13:38
Ah, thanks for that. It does give an interesting meaning to the phrase 'situational awareness'!!

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