Airbus - Flap FULL or Flap 3??
General question:
Under what circumstances would you use Flap 3 for landing as opposed to Flap FULL? And why??
Obviously this question would apply to any aircraft where you have a choice of landing flap settings. Normally most people I have seen will use Flap 3 for gusty or turbulent conditions. However, I am unsure as to the philosophy behind this as we fly the approach 5 knots faster but still 5 knots above VLS (wind conditions permitting). So why use Flap 3??
Any thoughts welcome.................