Originally Posted by
vilas
No! Flap 3 is very sensitive that's why in gusty conditions flap full is better and that's what the report and FCTM says. Flap3 gives better performance in wind shear due less drag.
Not sure your "thought process" but I always land flaps full. It is what "Airbus designed the plane to do" and I trust Airbus. I grow weary with Captains who "want to save fuel" by using Flaps 3 (but smoke the brakes on landing) etc.
Wonder what Air France SOP's are. They are in the factory's backyard.