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Old 1st Jan 2011, 12:49
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captjns
 
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Personally, I don't like setting land speed records with flaps 30 at 66,360 tons with flaps 30. Hense flaps 40 is my preferred flap setting. I've never experienced the so-called drunken pig sensation, even with strong cross winds.

Easier on the brakes and better for the quick turns. 8 knots difference in Vref puts about 800 feet of runway in the bank.
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