A319 slats-only landing

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18th Apr 2011, 23:45

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A319 slats-only landing

Recently returned on an EZ A319 flight and it appeared that the landing was done with slats only. The flaps were not used at all. Not seen this before - is it commonplace and if not when is it used?

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19th Apr 2011, 01:24

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It is only done if flaps are jammed.

21st Apr 2011, 13:18

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I want to find out how you've come to this opinion. Normally as a pax, if I can see the slats, I can't see the flaps and vice versa!

21st Apr 2011, 13:47

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Been Boeing for a while now, but if my memory serves me right Flaps 1 gives you slats only (I'm sure you used to get Flaps 1+F for departure, but may be wrong). Seeing as though normal landings are either Flaps 3 or Full you will have both flaps and slats.