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This is probably a stupid question - but can anyone give me a strict definition of what a 'hard landing' is?
Is it when you leave bits behind? What's the difference between a 'hard' landing and a 'harder than normal' landing?
Bob Murphie
24th Mar 2006, 09:14
If you get a punch to the head and you fall over, it is a hard punch.
If you get a punch to the head and you don't fall over, it's probably worth reporting, (if you are the "punchee"). but not a hard punch.
If you get a punch to the head, (and you deserved it), and you still don't fall over, then you should accept the fact that you have no idea about the concept of "airmanship" probably don't give a rat's about the owner, have a thick skull and will grow up to become someone I should avoid.
All this aside, look at the firewall and the fuselage. If you see something abnormal, like a bent piece of tin, and you have spinal injuries, it is probably a "hard landing".
Or ask someone about common sense.
That's what I love about this forum - you should never be afraid to ask questions. You can always be assured of receiving a helpful answer. :hmm:
Killer Loop
24th Mar 2006, 10:32
If you smash the pod up then I guess that would count!:ouch:
For me this one works:
When you stoof it in, after landing the cabin crew don't even say a thing!
If it is lower down on the richter scale, they'll be sure to take the p***!
The conspiracy of silence surrounding a real bender normally says it all!
Have you heard the old airline adage? A good landing - luck. 2 good landings in a row - a fluke. 3 good landings in a row - someone is telling porkies!
alidad
24th Mar 2006, 13:45
Have a look at FAR25.473
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2003/pdf/14cfr25.473.pdf
For transport category aircraft a descent rate of 600fpm at max landing weight and 360 fpm at max takeoff weight are the certification requirements.
A landing in excess of these figures might be considered heavy. Not sure if you can interpolate to higher rates of descent for weights below the maximums quoted.
Regards,
Lodown
24th Mar 2006, 15:17
If after landing, you have difficulty taxiing and you are sitting closer to the ground, it's a hard landing.
Seriously, I'm keen to know as well. It might be a little like pornography; hard to define but you'll know it when you see it.
planemad2
24th Mar 2006, 19:07
This is a hard landing. :eek:
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/MD-80.mpeg
Woomera
24th Mar 2006, 22:48
When the cabin staff announce: "Please remain seated whilst the Captain taxies what's left of the aircraft to the Terminal"?
:}
Capt Fathom
24th Mar 2006, 23:00
When the Oxy Masks drop from the ceiling...."but there're not installed on this aircraft!!"
ContactMeNow
24th Mar 2006, 23:35
You know its a hard landing when your ELT goes off :E
CMN :ok:
rotaryman
25th Mar 2006, 01:11
Capt to F.O....
Was that a landing or were we shot down!!:eek: