Turbulent Approach Less Flaps

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Originally Posted by sevenstrokeroll

I would not change the flap setting at all. I would use the maximum flap setting authorized by the manufacturer/FAA all the time.

Why?

So, there you go...flying for years using full flaps for landing and now , for the first time in years you use less flaps...you're doing something not routine...and you are more likely to screw it up.

you are more likely to hit the nosewheel first

It seems to me that with lesser flap, you are in a higher nose up attitude requiring less flare and less likely to hit nosewheel first.