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Old 27th Dec 2010, 19:11
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9.G
 
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the famous "what if" and reasonable assumption along with the probability theory is a never ending story in aviation dear IGH. Usually 320 drivers are the once objecting F3 Landing even though it's the easiest airbus to land with F3. Wide body airbus drivers regularly perform F3 approaches and landings simply coz they have the option of flap selection in the FMGEC. Bottom line is if a pilot must land a 330 F3 SE than surely he/she is capable of doing it in normal config. Once again if not comfortable don't do it but it's a personal choice not the scientific conclusion. The only time when I prefer to go full flaps is when I'm shooting CAT I up to CAT III with DH due the requirement of a visual segment at DA/DH. In this case each degree of lower pitch increases my chances to acquire visual cues hence Full Flap
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