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sawotanao

21st Jun 2004 12:37

A question for DC8 drivers/engineers

Is it true that the DC8 had no 'speed brake' and therefore to slow it down in flight the engine's reversor's could be deployed A/R.........'Lauda '767!!

ferrydude

21st Jun 2004 13:01

yes and *(#$(*@#($ NOOOO!!!!

sawotanao

21st Jun 2004 13:10

Quote: ''yes and *(#$(*@#($ NOOOO!!!!''

RTFQ,It was a question for DC8 pilots, engineers........not Plebs!
Would still welcome any sensible answers from fellow PPruners.

Mr @ Spotty M

21st Jun 2004 16:20

Some DC-8 do have reversers that operate in the air, as for spoilers, l can not help with that one.

ferrydude

21st Jun 2004 18:42

Sorry for having offended the upper class Mr. Sawotanao.
Over 4000 hours in the Diesel 8 sitting in all three seats, hardly a Pleb.

GK430

22nd Jun 2004 13:11

Alitalia on their DC-8-43's used reverse thrust on finals for speed adjustment.

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