Ahhhh the thrust reverse argument. Hmm. Well, our company doesn't want us using TR in the 1900 if we don't have to. No big deal, because in a 1900 beta works JUUUSTTT fine for deceleration. However, in the Citation I once flew we almost always used TR. In my opinion, use every resource available to you, especially for slowing down. Also, make it comfortable for the pax. You can still use TR and make it comfortable. It doesn't scare them, they know what it is, and hell, they think the engine actually backs up. Also, I can never figure out why some companies policies on short runways are full reverse and brakes, but for long runways, no reverse and just brakes. Isn't the whole argument that TR is not effective and brakes are the only thing that will stop you. If it's a long runway, use med TR and no brakes but if it's a short runway use maximum braking in my opinion. Popular to contrary belief, TRs do not decrease engine life. The engine was designed to handle and excercise TR. Its like saying, don't use your electric car windows because the motor will burn up. Sure you may not have to replace the motor for a long time but you'll make up for the cost of replacing the motor in gas purchases because you'll always have the AC running. Everything goes hand in hand.
