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Comment by Retric

14 hours ago

As neutrally as possible, a gear up landing is suboptimal.

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Retric

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jcynix  13 hours ago

Isn't that "normally" done on a foam carpet prepared by the fire trucks?

  • ranger207  11 hours ago

    No, the FAA recommends against creating a foam path. It reduces braking effectiveness and uses up supplies that might be needed to actually fight a fire

    https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/airports/airport_saf...

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