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Originally Posted by cgarr
Id rip the gear off my plane doing that. Why don't they kick it straight just before touch down?
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Originally Posted by Bob Kontak
I think it was a mistake but what do I know.
It's clear the entire weight of the aircraft was not on the landing gear when it touched first time.
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Most heavy A/C have stout gear, which is rated for pretty hefty side-loads.
As such, landing in a crab (and not "de-crabbing" just prior to T/D) is an approved and preferred method on many heavy A/C. A couple good reasons for doing so.
