Originally Posted by
FlightDetent
Pinteam: structured reply to your reaction with some answers for the original dilemma later.
For now, consider
F1 at 12 NM
F2 at 8 NM
L/G DN at 4.3 NM
F4 at 3,5 NM
No ABRK, IDLE rev.
Does the SOP profile at your company with FCTM save more fuel? Is it more easy on the brakes?
The profile you describe is definitely more efficient.
I wish I could fly as you described above but our SOP states that “ we should be fully configured at 1500 feet” so basically at 5 miles from TDZ and must be stabilized at latest by 1000 feet.
with this kind of conservative approaches I’m sure you will understand why I’m using flaps 3. Fuel or brake saving asides, I also think it’s easier to land in flaps 3 on A321. = )