Originally Posted by
hans brinker
See the Dash 7. Four engine, huge props, Flaps 45 for extra drag, so high power producing lots of lift at very low speeds.
IIRC, we rarely needed flaps 45, even for 7,5 degrees approach/800m rwy. No need to add power for flare in the Dash7 - but also no chopping levers to flight idle.