Flaps and Slats
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Flaps and Slats
Hey Guys
I was hoping someone could shed some light on this question thats been on my mind for awhile...
Very simple,maybe abit silly to ask..
But,Do you control "Slats" with the flap lever?Or do you control the slats with a different control?
Reason I ask,is because when I watch 738's landing on youtube,I only see them use the flap lever.Nothing else.Am I maybe missing something?
Thanks everyone
Regards
Daniele F
I was hoping someone could shed some light on this question thats been on my mind for awhile...
Very simple,maybe abit silly to ask..
But,Do you control "Slats" with the flap lever?Or do you control the slats with a different control?
Reason I ask,is because when I watch 738's landing on youtube,I only see them use the flap lever.Nothing else.Am I maybe missing something?
Thanks everyone
Regards
Daniele F
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From the same lever these days. Read this accident and you will understand why
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources...3%20G-ARPI.pdf
Note, the Mk 1 had Droops and the Mk 2 Trident had Slats
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources...3%20G-ARPI.pdf
Note, the Mk 1 had Droops and the Mk 2 Trident had Slats
Same lever, but Douglas products (DC8, DC9, MD80, DC10) use a different lever underneath the flap handle for Slat retraction only.
It has to be pushed forward prior to moving the flap handle to the full up (slats retract) position.
Supposed to be a guard against inadvertent retraction.
It has to be pushed forward prior to moving the flap handle to the full up (slats retract) position.
Supposed to be a guard against inadvertent retraction.