Originally Posted by
Regularguy
Ugle
I'm very familiar with the FM and FOM and FAA requirements and why we must, not optional, are required to do things like pull up a runway performance for specific flaps and autobrake use. But when the FM says it is normal to use 25 flaps over 30 and autobrakes is that a "must" or "will" use or is it a policy and recommended instruction? The two are different.
What I'm saying is that you should plan on using Flaps 25 and ABs unless you have a valid reason (runway length, environmentals, etc.)… if you don't have a valid reason and the shiza hits the fan your going to be defending why not.