Wheels down timing
Why is there such a variety of timings for lowering the undercarriage on landing aircraft? Using 16R for example, I've noticed that even for identical a/c types, some pilots lower the undercarriage as far north as North Ryde whilst some wait until Leichhardt.
Is the timing used to modify air speed on approach? Is there any rule about how far out the undercarriage has to be down and locked?
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Philip
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