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Old 26th May 2008, 16:37
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Sir Osis of the river
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Long time since I last flew the twotter, but here goes:

1: Two big variables to take into account. Runway length and wind strength.

If the runway is long enough, about 800mts? flap 30 should do. if it is really short, 400mts, you need full flap to bring the approach speed as low as you can. You really need to have a handle on your x-wind tecnique however to ensure you are on centerline and on the numbers. ( In my experience, this is not for the in-experienced if you are dropping it in over trees on a short runway.) If you cannot maintain centerline with x-controls, go around and wait for the wind to decrease.

2: I always climbed at 95kts no matter what. (This was a -300 and it seemed to give the best compromise for all weights and configs.

Ok, Flak jacket, helmet and heading for the door........