Deceleration on the Runway

Deceleration on the Runway

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The three primary methods of achieving deceleration on the runway during the landing roll or a rejected take off are reversed engine power, brakes and mechanical spoilers. Effective and co-ordinated use of whichever of these are available will result in a stopping distance appropriate to the available runway ahead, or the desired runway exit point if sooner. The key to success is the properly co-ordinated use of all the available methods

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