Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: TexasGator

Flap retraction is predicated on speeds that are marked on the speed tape. If you start retraction in the higher ranges of the flaps 20 range, are fairly light; you can accelerate through the speeds faster than the flaps can retract.

The wind shear maneuver specifically states not to change configuration.


33 posted on 02/13/2023 12:31:49 PM PST by ALPAPilot
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies ]


To: ALPAPilot

It appears that there may be more than one contributing causes.

I am not speculating, just listing some.

Slower than normal speed

Heavy aircraft

Power reduced to conserve fuel

Too steep climb angle

pilot error

weather


35 posted on 02/13/2023 1:33:19 PM PST by TexasGator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies ]

To: ALPAPilot

” If you start retraction in the higher ranges of the flaps 20 range, are fairly light; you can accelerate through the speeds faster than the flaps can retract.”

I don’t quite follow. As to acceleration, are you referencing an increase in power setting or no change in setting?


38 posted on 02/13/2023 2:13:29 PM PST by TexasGator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson