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Asymetrical flap extension (Read 226 times)
Dec 20th, 2004 at 9:42am

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For the real world pilots-was wondering the other day if the precautions taken against asymetrical flap extension on smaller props (don't extend flaps unless you're wings level) apply to big jets.  While I'm sure AFE is still possible, I guess I'm asking if it's okay to extend flaps while in a turn on the larger aircraft.
 
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Reply #1 - Dec 20th, 2004 at 9:11pm

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I've seen many a large jet extend flaps while turning so I'm assuming that they do not use such procedures.
 

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Reply #2 - Dec 21st, 2004 at 6:28am

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Yes commercial pilots do it all the time, but I believe they do not use speed brakes after flaps 15.
 
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Reply #3 - Dec 22nd, 2004 at 1:54pm

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why or when would you use AFE?  ???
 

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Reply #4 - Dec 23rd, 2004 at 12:13am

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lol no, AFE occurs when one flap lowers at a different speed than the other, resulting in a sudden roll. Its not pilot induced! Smiley  This can be dangerous to smaller aircraft beacuse they are more susceptible to it and if it happens in a traffic pattern at lower speeds you have a problem.  Hope that clears it up.
 
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