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underfire
6th Apr 2014, 16:25
Just flew a brand new A320 with sharklets, was just delivered to Virgin, and this was the first flight (according to the drivers) BTW, it was from LAX to SJC at 1255 and there were 10 pax..
Its a beautiful wing...
Interesting wing for sure...(no vortex tabs!)
http://i59.tinypic.com/s2z29t.jpg
What are the flaps settings again?
http://i58.tinypic.com/2qa7azo.jpg
DutchOne
11th Apr 2014, 05:01
Nice pics. In the cockpit we only set the flaps either to 1(+F),2, 3, FULL..
Checkboard
11th Apr 2014, 07:46
Try flying it at night. The strobes drive you batty.
Mr @ Spotty M
11th Apr 2014, 20:52
Latest build a/c have them repositioned.:ok:
underfire
11th Apr 2014, 21:53
In the cockpit we only set the flaps either to 1(+F),2, 3, FULL..
Exactly, I was wondering about that when I took the image..
safelife
11th Apr 2014, 22:13
1+F=10, 2=15, 3=20 and full=35 degrees of flap
underfire
12th Apr 2014, 20:19
AB used to mark the wing with F+1,2,3...(safelife, flap settings varied a bit with engines, IAE equipped 3 was 40 degrees)
http://i60.tinypic.com/xgb2jd.jpg
In the A320 with sharklets, is it still F1,2,3 (or changing to degrees) in the flightdeck?
halfofrho
13th Apr 2014, 12:43
Latest build a/c have them repositioned.
And lets hope they retrofit the older ones! Annoyed that I have to put the blinds up at night...
Mr @ Spotty M
13th Apr 2014, 17:22
Unless it becomes an airworthiness issue, you have got no chance because of the cost involved.
Airbus might offer a free replacement but don't hold your breath.
I am sure if you and others within your airline offer to reduce their pay by 10% a year, your company might put those savings to the retrofit. :E