Being able to make quick changes in speed is essential for safety, and because the Eclipse can land slowly, it can be stopped quickly on the ground.

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Answering that claim, Jones had said she failed to negotiate the bend after hitting two bumps in the road in quick succession but could not remember her exact speed.

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In fact, the speed of adjustment there was amazingly quick.

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