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Checkboard, I agree that a positive touchdown will not prevent hydroplaning, (Re #15 “will effect aquaplaning after the landing”), but I suggest that it can reduce the risk of hydroplaning immediately after touchdown.
Another NASA reference, although not stating specifically that a positive touchdown will help, discusses several factors. In particular, the evidence of tyres not spinning up at touchdown – infers that positive ground contact will aid the initial motion. Similarly, well structured technical arguments are made by a respected researcher from a reputable organization to support this theme - pages 7-9 in “Safety aspects of aircraft performance on wet and contaminated runways”. In the section conclusion, there is a clear statement of the need to land positively:- Therefore, it is normally advised to pilots to accomplish firm touchdowns when landing on wet and water/slush covered runways. This will improve wheel spin-up. |
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