Originally Posted by
Slowhawk
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I have 2 pet peeves at this airline.
When guys ask for flaps full numbers in SNA..
Oh, so you want to use an unfamiliar flap setting that will guarantee you float past your point because of the wonky deck angle, then slam it on like you’re trying to catch the third wire at the very end of the TDZ? Definitely better than putting it down smooth and right on the markers with flaps 5. Those 4 extra knots slower on Vap are definitely worth it
That, and slapping the boards out/stowed. You can take 2 extra seconds and not freak out every passenger on the plane. Flying 101, those 78 people in the back are more important than that cool feeling you get when you nonchalantly slap that lever
You’re a professional pilot so you should be able to land with any normal flap setting on the airplane which includes full, and if you can’t maybe that’s a good reason to practice more flaps full landings as mine are not only right on the 1000 footers but so buttery smooth it’s like a thousand angels kissing the ground... (okay that’s maybe not accurate but I’m not going to tell you which part). If you land there with flaps 5 when it’s wet with standing water and stall protect ice speeds, I can guarantee if something happens when you’ll have all the lawyers asking why you didn’t land full. I’ve done it with full under those conditions and it was an eye opener... you’re grateful for that extra 300 ft margin. Sure, it’s overkill for dry, but why not? It’s the only place I get to do it, it’s something different to break up the monotony, and we’re using a good amount of caution on a short runway. It’s just good aeronautical decision making.
Agree 100% on the boards stop slapping the damn boards, nice and smooth pls!