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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 11:00 am
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Originally Posted by gemac
Lack of flaps merely means you carry higher speeds on approach through touchdown. In gusty winds, it is safer to carry higher speeds during approach. IMO, this is no big deal if you have enough runway to get stopped once you touch down at a higher speed. Logan should have plenty of runway to do this safely.
A bit off topic, but in regards to weather and landings/takeoffs:

Yesterday 10/16 some flights into and out of LAX were not following the normal pattern of landing from the East (heading West) and take off from the East (heading West) I was beside myself for a bit when I looked up and saw AA 777 taking off to the EAST, right over the 405 freeway; as opposed to over the ocean. Pretty cool, and something that only happens once or twice a year if I'm not mistaken.
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