The next Wigram Hanger Queen

[deaneb]

Actual landing distance at Wigram was 274 metres. Wicked!

[Splitpin]

Actual landing distance at Wigram was 274 metres. Wicked!

Wicked alright Deane. I watch that landing over and over.
Are you aware of any in cockpit video ? Also, a tech question...is there a reason why they did that really fast flap retraction ?

[deaneb]

Actual landing distance at Wigram was 274 metres. Wicked!

Wicked alright Deane. I watch that landing over and over.
Are you aware of any in cockpit video ? Also, a tech question...is there a reason why they did that really fast flap retraction ?

No cockpit video that I am aware of. The only reason I can think to retract flap is to dump lift, and get max weight on wheels to make braking more effective.

[cowpatz]

That’s a bloody good effort. Yeah general short field landing technique for most aircraft is to dump the flap as soon as possible after touchdown and get weight on wheels for best braking action.