Norman wrote:Why can't they have the planes coming in from the western approach only between 11pm and 6am, avoiding flying over all the houses altogether during those times?
Aidan wrote:Because with the wind behind it, it would land faster, so may have to use reverse thrust to stop - and that's very noisy.
I think the real question now is:bm7500 wrote:You will find that the few flights that do operate within curfew hours (small freighters & RFDS) are required to take off to the West & likewise, land from the west wherever possible and where the wind direction & speed makes it safe enough to do so. Also, aircraft are prevented from using 'Reverse Thrust' on landing and this alone prevents larger jets and regular passengers services from being able to safely operate within curfew.
What would it take to enable large commercial aircraft to land with the wind behind them without using reverse thrust?
And is there much technological progress towards that goal?
I've not been able to find the answers to these questions - does anyone here know?