Mark Dickson wrote:
At 22:36 16 November 2005, Gary Emerson wrote:

So does the BGA recommend to use a pre-landing checklist
where the

spoilers are checked? If the spoilers are checked
early in the pattern
then the logic regarding gear warning systems is not
very logical.



Yes, pre-landing checks are carried out; they include
checking the gear is down. If you do the checks your
gear shouldn't be up on approach. If you don't do
the checks you wouldn't have checked either gear or
airbrakes and you'll be distracted on approach by the
buzzer. You don't need a buzzer; just carry out your
checks.



For most, the gear warning buzzer will only be heard when pulling
spoilers at altitude to intentionally descend. However, it's a nice
feature to have on that day when you left the gear down the whole
flight. You won't find this mistake on short final, but most likely
very early on in the pattern where it's a quick fix and not likely to
add extra risk in the landing phase.