Hi!
I am wondering what the best time (during approach) is the best time to deploy landing gear. Should it be when you’re turning final? A certain distance away from the airport?
Thanks guys!
Hi!
I am wondering what the best time (during approach) is the best time to deploy landing gear. Should it be when you’re turning final? A certain distance away from the airport?
Thanks guys!
I would do it as soon as or just before you enter ‘final’, this is most realistic.
I pull I down when I’m on final, not sure what the exact time you’re supposed to is though.
I do it at around 2500-3000ft, as long as you put them down before you touch the ground your fine ;)
Yes I usually do that too
I do it as I’m on final, around 2,500ft.
I deploy mine around 8nm out, that’s based off talking to an Aer Lingus Regional ATR 72 pilot I met a couple of years back in Dublin.
Ok that sounds pretty legit. I’ll go off of that for at least Q-400’s
What airplanes are you talking about? It depends on the type. In fighters I drop the gear when abeam the numbers in the pattern. In airliners, 6-5nm out of the runway.
Oh ok I did not know it varied so much. Well probably like mid size aircraft like 737-757 etc.
Although I do fly larger planes…
MaxSez: In IF I prefer 5 miles V/IMC no matter the type, speed or altitude. I rarely due “Short Finals” in any aircraft. I want a stable platform. Short Finals are for “Hot Dog’s” & Old Pro’s under pressure!
In real aviation, you must have the landing gear down before you go below 1000ft.
@Flying-Fortress… “Must Have”! MaxAsks: please cite the “Real World” source of your technical knowledge, chapter and verse?
I deploy mine on final so around 2500-3500
I usually deploy mine when I’m 4.0 NM from the runway
Wow this is probably my most diverse topic I’ve created! So many opinions😂
I typically deploy at the beginning or 3/4 of the ILS/GPS cone. Depends on my aircraft and speed to be honest. I also prefer the long final for stability.
Usually, I deploy my gear at around 2700-2500ft while doing some final “checklist” before Final Approach.
I usually deploy my gear on a 6.0DME to the threshold
I usually deploy landing gear about 2 minutes before landing which is like 6 miles. I land at average 150 knots. Please angirly sign (I’m deaf, lol) at me if I’m doing it wrong. I’m happy to learn anything that will make my flight more realistic. 🙂