Sirs,When should you use flap 40 for landing? Maybe when the runway is wet?http://www.airliners.net/open.file/307091/L/What do Boeing advise?Cheers,Paul

When there is no regulation on noise. That is why in most airports you aren

Hi,Are there any disadvantages in using flap 40? Also, how do you know if the airport allows flaps 40 use? Finally, are there any company procedures regarding flap 40, or is there a standard used across the board?Thanks,-Paul

No no real disadvantages. These are heavy birds so you are unlikely to get bouncy landings anyway. With lighter aircrafts if you have to much lifting force you can of natural reasons get quite bumpy landings by applying to much flaps. Like most the IL 2 FB planes :)I am not sure but I think it

Hi. I noticed on the GOL airlines DVD from JustPlanes, that they used flaps 40 for landing all the time.

flaps 40, good for low viz app's when you want to improve forward viz (more nose down)bryan