at my company we land on 5000 foot runways and we don't even spool up the reverse thrust (per comp. manual).. we just "crack" them open. Brakes work really well.
I fly on Eagle more than I do Continental Express, and Eagle may use reverse thrust in 1 out of 50 landings. They are trying to save fuel (and reduce engine maintenance), so if they have the runway, why bother with reverse? Reverse is an option on Embraer jets, not a necessity.
@madipides American Airlines (and the AMR corporation in general) is the only surviving 'big four airline' and has never filed for bankrupcy, so i guess its working :)
Nice video! What was your seat #?
TheLiLD95 2 years ago
they wouldnt use a ERJ-145XR they would propbably use a 737-800
555delta 2 years ago
lol all the cell phones went on and then the attendant said no cell phones
vietfolife 4 years ago
She said "the use of cell phones is now permitted."
audioiv 3 years ago
Awesome!! Please keep thiss!!!!
creightonblake 5 years ago
Where's the BA????
creightonblake 5 years ago
Sorry, it didn't make the film. Just commenting that it was the next arrival behind us. BA 295 from LHR-ORD
madipides 5 years ago
at my company we land on 5000 foot runways and we don't even spool up the reverse thrust (per comp. manual).. we just "crack" them open. Brakes work really well.
boxermack 5 years ago
I fly on Eagle more than I do Continental Express, and Eagle may use reverse thrust in 1 out of 50 landings. They are trying to save fuel (and reduce engine maintenance), so if they have the runway, why bother with reverse? Reverse is an option on Embraer jets, not a necessity.
madipides 5 years ago
@madipides American Airlines (and the AMR corporation in general) is the only surviving 'big four airline' and has never filed for bankrupcy, so i guess its working :)
runway34r 1 year ago
thats an ERJ-145XR. the one with the winglets. why no reverse thrust?
brownbrownson 5 years ago
What model is its 737, 800 or 900?
lokinhobb 5 years ago
why axe why? Its fun to fly!
dreamworks18 5 years ago
Why?
exitrow 5 years ago
i hope you get beat up for your lunch money.
bobbythedigital 4 years ago