Airliner tyre wear

[facthunter]

This is what you are paid for. Management these days would not have a clue.  Nev

[Deano747]

5 hours ago, Methusala said:

Landed at Hamilton last week. 737 came in so hot we hit at about 2g then bounced. Full reverse thrust, lift dumped and brakes to avoid tumbling off the end into water. As Nev says, we had a close view of the tray tables. Landing pilot probably needs an eye check.

Take it you mean Hamilton Island.

1,700m landing distance is bloody short.

737 has a little wing - high wing loading - high Vref (landing speed). Faster than the 767 and 747 for example.

Touchdown zone is ~ 300 m in for them, so ~ 1,400m max to stop in using tiny little brakes on 4 wheels.

Little wonder it was a positive arrival (no float) and then everything it had to avoid getting the passengers wet.

[facthunter]

You can't  slow down till the wheels are on the ground and the spoilers raised..  Nev