Originally Posted by
Centaurus
In the old days it would be called a low drag approach. Saves fuel. Left the gear down selection a bit late, that's all..
ROFL
The poor schmuck can't win.... put the gear down too soon, you aren't efficient, put it down too late and ATC complain about the impending noise and FOD issue, and associated NOTAMS for runway closure. Now I recall one pilot who used to congratulate his FO's who out of an abundance of caution would lower the gear metaphorically at TOD.... he had a beef on contract terms with "the company". you just can't be too careful....