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Maxflyer

10th July 2003 21:11

Greased Landing

Hi,

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

Many thanks

Kingy

10th July 2003 21:55

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

:D

Kingy

Shaggy Sheep Driver

10th July 2003 22:58

Greased lightning??

SSD

Fly Stimulator

11th July 2003 00:03

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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