Wheels "spinning up" before landing?
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Mavmb
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Re: Wheels \"spinning up\" before landing?
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my dad and I were debating this last night...
Are the wheels on airliners "spun up" to speed before landing so there is not such a difference in the speed of the tire in relation to the runway? In other words, so the tire doesn't have to accelerate from 0 to 150 knots at the instant of touchdown.
He claims that they are, but I think that seems too expensive to do and the equipment would be too much of a weight penalty. So who's right?
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You're right. But if he's paying your rent and/or tuition he's right.
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Good answer.
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my dad and I were debating this last night...
Are the wheels on airliners "spun up" to speed before landing so there is not such a difference in the speed of the tire in relation to the runway? In other words, so the tire doesn't have to accelerate from 0 to 150 knots at the instant of touchdown.
He claims that they are, but I think that seems too expensive to do and the equipment would be too much of a weight penalty. So who's right?
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You're right. But if he's paying your rent and/or tuition he's right.
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Good answer.
