Originally Posted by
737 Driver
For reference, the approach speed (not touchdown) for a max weight Flaps 30 landing is around 147 KIAS. Maximum flap setting is 40, but some pilots don't like to use them because the 737 has a small pilot induced oscillation issue at this setting. A bounced landing in the 737 (and probably most airliners) is nothing to fool around with and should generally be converted to a go-around.
Flown loads of flaps 40 landings. It is the pitch trim and attitude on landing that catches low time pilots out.Bounced landing recovery is a GA per the FCOM!