Thrust Reversal Explained: How It Helps Aircraft Stop Safely
Pilot Institute
JUNE 12, 2025
When pilots talk about engaging reverse thrust, they don’t mean spinning the engines or propellers the opposite way. As soon as the aircraft touches down, pilots can engage reverse thrust to divide the task of slowing the aircraft down. When the pilot selects reverse, the buckets swing out and back. What Is Thrust Reversal?
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