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Old April 4th 11, 04:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Landing clean

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Mark IV wrote:

Why wouldn't you use flaps? I see
people do that.

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Mark


It depends on crosswinds. Flaps aggravate weathervaning tendencies, so
reducing or eliminating flaps may enable a smoother, safer landing than
possible with flaps.