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Old 4th Sep 2007, 01:09
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As a 777 driver for BA I can assure you that the flap retraction schedule we use out of Sydney is exactly the same as anywhere else.

We accelerate at 1000' above ground level from V2+15 (approx) to 250knots.

We could be retracting earlier than other aircraft as we are carrying a relatively light fuel load for Singapore and so will reach 1000' sooner and accelerate better. Plus the climb gradient on a 2 engine aircraft is much better than a 4 engine one (because of engine failure considerations).

Hope this helps....

Rgds,
SR
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