Originally Posted by
jtkohl
That reminds me of something. Is this a bogus memory, or would it have been part of the normal procedure? On a United DC-8 flight years ago, I recall the use of inboard thrust reversers during flight, presumably as speed brakes? This was with the new engines of the 1980s vintage.
No, I don't think it's a bogus memory. I recall hearing that about the DC-8s back then as well. Don't remember if I ever actually saw it though.