PeanuckleCRJ
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ptarmigan said:NWA has what, 14 DC-10s, all used on long haul. FedEx has how many MD-11/DC-10/MD-10s, used on short haul as well as long haul? Look it up and then reconsider.
These days, they are only long haul since they are being retired. On the contrary, NWA had many DC-10's, and they were used for short and long haul.
In the later years, the -40's (pratt equipped, lower MTOW than the -30's, also autothrust could not be used on takeoff and in cruise) were used primarily for domestic operations and have since been replaced with the 757-300's which are used in like manner. The -30's are newer and are still being used for the long haul operations until the last one is retired early next year. They are being replaced by the A330's.
What flare technique is taught in the MD-10? It should be similar if not identical to the technique used on the DC-10. The DC-10 at NWA had a reputation for being one of the smoothest landing aircraft around...
Flaps 35 approach should be at 4 degrees nose up..at the 35 foot tone the nose comes up 2 degrees, at 20 feet an addition 3 degrees whilst reducing the thrust levers to idle, resulting in 8-9 degrees nose up at touchdown.
For a crosswind- it is the same technique as in other large jet aircraft... flown in a crab and a cross control slip before touchdown.
This article is also wrong as far as the increased gross weight- the -30EER has been flown at 590,000 pounds (ER at 580,000 pounds) for many years now with a landing weight of 411,000 pounds.
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