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Old 10th Jul 2003, 21:11
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Greased Landing

Hi,

Can anone tell me the origins of the term "Greased Landing"?

Many thanks
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Greased landing.... er no.. whats that??



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Greased lightning??

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Isn't it where the landing is so gentle that the bend you put in the nosewheel oleo is minor enough that it can be made to work again with a bit of grease, as opposed to the normal sort of landing requiring a full strip down and replacement?
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