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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 05:29 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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That would be an Airbus. And if you ask any real pilots, that WILL happen at a few different airports in the world. Ask anyone who has flown into Hong Kong (I think it is). The pilots announce over the intercom: "This will not be a landing you are used to. Do not worry. This is a very normal landing for this airport."

It's because the rate of decent is approaching stall speed and the plane is very confused.
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Rats -- firewalled
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Thats just great -- We're about to take a trip and I see this
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just make sure its not an automated pilot trip and you'll be fine
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