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Autobrakes trim F2000’s landing roll
Dassault is about to receive certification of a “nose-up autobrake” feature to further cut Falcon 2000 series landing distances, chief test pilot Philippe

Dassault is about to receive certification of a “nose-up autobrake” feature to further cut Falcon 2000 series landing distances, chief test pilot Philippe Deleume told AIN here at EBACE 2010. The result is a landing distance approximately 150 feet shorter. The new system will help the aircraft (in its DX, EX and LX versions) meet London City airport requirements.

“The system is transparent to the pilot,” Deleume explained. During the approach, the crew just has to activate the autobrake with an additional button near the landing gear controls. Braking then starts as soon as the main landing gear (where the brakes are) touches down, some 1 to 1.5 seconds earlier than the usual procedure. The distance gain is “on the order of 150 feet,” but Deleume emphasized that this should not be considered a precise, published number.

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