If I remember correctly, the 727 had a series of landing
accidents because the full flap setting was about 50-60
degrees and if the pilot got too slow, they could not
recover. Maximum extension was reduced.
Looking on the Internet, I found a further limitation for
couple approaches with certain autopilots. Is there any
early 727 pilot out there with the facts on the first 727
and any changes in certification re flaps?


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

"Bob Moore" wrote in message
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| "Jim Macklin" wrote
| Was that before they restricted the landing flap
setting?
| How much difference did that make in distance? I was
just a
| very low time pilot when that was done, understand it
was
| because the 727 would get way behind the power curve, is
| that true?
|
| Any restriction in landing flap setting would have been
due to
| noise limitations, not performance.
|
| Bob Moore