Originally Posted by TopBunk
The operating policy in my company (BA), is to 'give consideration' to selecting flap 2 when atc request a speed between S speed and Vls on the approach.
I personally prefer this approach, ie to leave it to the pilot 'on the day'.
I think it depends on the prevailing conditions and flight profile.
Personal reasons for taking flap 2:
- above the glideslope (goes down better with F2)
- in icing (incr thrust with TAI on)
- in turbulence (better margins)
- if more than about 15kts below S-Speed
Personal reasons for sticking at flap 1:
- smooth air conditions
- more than 8nm to touchdown and below glideslope.
Just my thoughts....
I like this idea better tham my own. The environment in which we work is too dynamic for hard and fast rules written in stone. Assess the situation, then take appropriate action. It could be that 99% of the time, one procedure works fine, but we're paid to use judgement and call upon our experience as professionals.