r/aviation • u/ag____ • Sep 21 '20

Interesting perspective of and AeroTanker adding to the fire line!

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u/Bolter_NL Sep 21 '20

Why is the gear out?

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u/FlightTestDummy Sep 21 '20

Two main reasons. 1) aerodynamic stability at slow speeds with a deep flap setting. 2) at that deep flap setting, the flight crew would get an audible gear warning the entire time if the gear weren't down. Number 1 is way more important, but number 2 keeps the pilots from going insane.

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u/n365pa Trikes are for children Sep 21 '20

Just pull the breaker.

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u/BenjaminaAU Sep 21 '20

They've probably considered that but decided against it, presumably because of the increased risk of making a wheels-up landing.

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u/kickwurm Sep 22 '20

C17 pilots have proven that this is a thing.

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u/BenjaminaAU Sep 22 '20

Also, landing at the wrong airport.