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Forum: Tech Log

28th Nov 2004, 16:37

Replies: 29

Is this a good idea?

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Posted By DickBoyd

Spin up to prevent aquaplane

Oldebloke said:

In the hydroplaning case,should the gear not spin up, either for failure of the system or too light a touchdown(greaser),once the weight is on the gear the spoilers are deployed...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Nov 2004, 23:45

Replies: 29

Is this a good idea?

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Posted By DickBoyd

Tire Spin up. Can it reduce aquaplaning?

Thanks for the link to "Tyre spin up". Several talked about tire wear, activation of spoilers, greaser landings, reaction forces on the gear, gyroscopic forces and the like. Interesting thoughts.
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Forum: Questions

16th Nov 2004, 06:21

Replies: 2

Tire Spin Up

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Posted By DickBoyd

Tire Spin Up

Are there any aircraft that spin up the wheels prior to landing?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of having a non rotating wheel contact the runway?

Would a rotating wheel make a...

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