Originally Posted by
captive apple
I’ve watched republic hold 250 to 15 miles from the jump seat. That wouldn’t be possible on a CRJ with me flying. I don’t have any drag graphs or data to prove the ERJ isn’t more “slippery” or more configuration friendly but 250 to 15 was awesome.
You should jumpseat into LGA some day. Everyone's doing 250 within fifteen miles, because ATC makes you do it.
Idle, boards if you're descending, flaps 8 at 225, flaps 20 at 215, start tucking the boards, gear down, flaps 30 at 180, boards should be stowed by now, flaps 45 by 160, landing checklist. Add more margin if it's gusty. It works in both a 7 and a 9.
Traffic to follow is twelve o'clock in two and a half miles. You're cleared to land, runway 4.