Aviation Safety
Volume 23
Number 6
June 2003
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No-Flap Landings

While not quite an emergency in GA airplanes, flap failures can lead to mishaps due to distractions and handling differences
Flaps improve slow-speed handling, making even big airplanes easier to land.
by Pat Veillette

Most general aviation aircraft are equipped with flaps and manufacturers recommend using full flaps for landing under normal conditions. However, there are some circumstances in which the flaps are unavailable for landing.

A no-flap approach is considerably different from a normal full-flap approach. The major differences include approach speeds, speed stability, pitch attitude, the flare and landing distances. …
 
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