5.3. Aircraft Configuration. Three flap configurations are used in the T-6 (Landing (LDG), Takeoff (TO), and No-flap (UP)). Normally, touch-and-go landings are practiced with flaps TO. Full stop landings may be performed at any flap setting, but normally flaps TO or LDG are used. Crosswinds and gusty winds affect flap setting. When flying in gusty winds, add one-half the gust up to a maximum of 10 knots to final approach and touchdown speeds IAW T.O. 1T-6A-1.

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5.3.1. Gear - Down, Flaps – Landing.

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5.3.1.1. Final turn/maneuver airspeed - 110 KIAS or on speed AOA, whichever is higher. Final airspeed - 100 KIAS or on speed AOA whichever is higher. At higher aircraft weights, higher airspeed may be required to maintain AOA on speed indication.

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5.3.1.2. Landing flaps are normally used for full-stop landings. Landing flaps should be used when heavyweight flaps up landing distance is equal to or greater than 80 percent of runway length IAW AFMAN 11-2T-6V3. This flap configuration is not recommended in gusty wind conditions. Landing flaps are discouraged with crosswinds greater than 10 knots to prevent wear and tear on the aircraft, but if the existing conditions (i.e., runway length, required training objectives, etc.) are appropriate, landing flaps may be used.

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5.3.1.3. Landing flaps generate significantly more drag than takeoff flaps. This results in the lowest pitch attitude and highest power setting of the three configurations to maintain level flight.

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5.3.1.4. Selecting landing flaps decreases stall speed, permits slower approach and landing speeds (see T.O. 1T-6A-1, Appendix A), and results in reduced landing distance.

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5.3.2. Gear - Down, Flaps - Takeoff.

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5.3.2.1. Final turn/maneuver airspeed - 115 KIAS or on speed AOA, whichever is higher. (T-2) Final airspeed - 105 KIAS or on speed AOA whichever is higher. At higher aircraft weights, higher airspeed may be required to maintain AOA on speed indication.

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5.3.2.2. Takeoff flaps are normally used for touch-and-go landings. However, they may also be used for full-stop landings if landing distance is not a factor.

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5.3.2.3. Recommended landing configuration for full stop landings with 10 knots or greater crosswind.

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5.3.2.4. Selecting takeoff flaps generates slightly less lift, but incurs much less drag than landing flaps. Pilots should expect slightly lower power and slightly higher pitch required to maintain level flight compared to landing flaps.

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5.3.2.5. Stall speed is slightly higher than landing flaps. Landing distance is slightly longer than landing flaps.

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5.3.3. Gear - Down, Flaps - UP.

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5.3.3.1. Final turn/maneuver airspeed - 120 KIAS or on speed AOA, whichever is higher. (T-2) Final airspeed - 110 KIAS or on speed AOA whichever is higher. In the final turn, cross-check airspeed with AOA. At higher aircraft weights, higher airspeed may be required to maintain AOA on speed indication.

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5.3.3.2. May be used for full-stop landings with crosswinds greater than 20 knots if landing distance is not a factor.

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5.3.3.3. Generates the least amount of lift. Lowest power, but highest pitch attitude required of the three flap configurations.

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5.3.3.4. Stall speed is higher than takeoff flaps. Landing distance is significantly longer than landing or takeoff flaps.

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