Finals and the gear's down but are the flaps?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: I wish I knew
Posts: 624
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The landing distance difference between Flap 25 and Flap 30 at 180T braking action good is 55' the tailwind adjustment Flap 25 is 225' and Flap 30 220, there is a net difference of 60' and the Vref flap 25 is plus 6kts.
The time it takes to run to flap 30 and adjust the Vref, is it worth it? most people float for more than 60' Lastly, I don't think you will ever find Boeing recommending a flap setting for tailwinds..
The time it takes to run to flap 30 and adjust the Vref, is it worth it? most people float for more than 60' Lastly, I don't think you will ever find Boeing recommending a flap setting for tailwinds..
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: England
Posts: 1,955
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The stabilized approach criteria was invented to prevent pilots to attempt landing from rushed or messed up approaches.
That seems like a rushed and/or messed up approach to me.
My preference would be to go around, plan for a tailwind or the other end.
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: I wish I knew
Posts: 624
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My choice would be to land with a 10kt tail wind, the 777 is approved for this. But, for those interested, some food for thought:http://www.skybrary.aero/bookshelf/books/1148.pdf
Last edited by Avenger; 16th Feb 2011 at 19:00.
