Originally Posted by
FlightDetent
The off-topic part:
By their definition F and S are the retraction speeds after takeoff. Also used for manoeuvring during approach.
When flying well below S speed on purpose, the G/A scenario gets very ugly as explained. I heard once that EU's largest A319 operator insists on F2 below S, I assume the above to be the reason.
With my employer, keeping conf 1 is a no-bicscuits time as well, no matter that being the sensible choice.
My company also doesnt allow to fly below maneuvering speeds without configuring. Thats why maybe they insist on the retraction during the G/A
BTW my coleague was not in conf 1 in his flight, he had conf 2 and he maintained that during the G/A
Conf 1 was my example for the sake of discussion