Reverse idle should be achieved by which speed?

Reverse idle should be achieved by which speed?

• A. 50 Knots
• B. 55 Knots
• C. 60 Knots
• D. 65 Knots

Answer: (C)

Reverse idle is the point in the landing rollout when thrust reversers are moved to idle so they no longer assist deceleration, while braking and steering still keep the airplane under control. This timing provides a balance: the reversers help slow the airplane without overpowering the controls or wasting thrust-reversal capability, and you’re not delaying braking or relying too much on wheel braking alone. That balance is represented by the middle option in the list, which is the standard recommended transition point. If you pull back reversers too early at higher speeds, you don’t gain full deceleration benefit and could affect control; if you wait too long, you miss the efficient use of reverse thrust and place more demand on brakes.

Reverse idle is the point in the landing rollout when thrust reversers are moved to idle so they no longer assist deceleration, while braking and steering still keep the airplane under control. This timing provides a balance: the reversers help slow the airplane without overpowering the controls or wasting thrust-reversal capability, and you’re not delaying braking or relying too much on wheel braking alone. That balance is represented by the middle option in the list, which is the standard recommended transition point. If you pull back reversers too early at higher speeds, you don’t gain full deceleration benefit and could affect control; if you wait too long, you miss the efficient use of reverse thrust and place more demand on brakes.