29-10-2008, 09:52 PM
Hiya!
A couple of days ago I had an emergency on-board while approaching RWY24 at LKPR. Co-pilot informed about gears not being locked in their position and
suggested to try a few "touch-and-gos".
As I understand, touch-and-go means landing the aircraft (no speed brakes, no reversers, no braking at all), PF keeps the plane along the centre line
and backs up the throttles while PNF is re-setting the aircraft into take off configuration. Then PF just engages TO/GA (once cleared with PNF) and
takes the plane off the runway as usually. However, this would involve say 1000ft rolling on the runway between touch down and take off.
But if I have that gear problem I guess I am supposed to perform something (I cannot name it in English, sorry ) where I approach the landing
strip, hit the runway briefly but firmly and lift off the runway immediately. Just "bumping" - not rolling. How do I do it? What's the recommended
speed/flaps/attitude setting for B737-800 NG? I tried to search on the internet, had a look into different OPS manuals available out there but no
mention on this.
Thanks for any help...
David.
A couple of days ago I had an emergency on-board while approaching RWY24 at LKPR. Co-pilot informed about gears not being locked in their position and
suggested to try a few "touch-and-gos".
As I understand, touch-and-go means landing the aircraft (no speed brakes, no reversers, no braking at all), PF keeps the plane along the centre line
and backs up the throttles while PNF is re-setting the aircraft into take off configuration. Then PF just engages TO/GA (once cleared with PNF) and
takes the plane off the runway as usually. However, this would involve say 1000ft rolling on the runway between touch down and take off.
But if I have that gear problem I guess I am supposed to perform something (I cannot name it in English, sorry ) where I approach the landing
strip, hit the runway briefly but firmly and lift off the runway immediately. Just "bumping" - not rolling. How do I do it? What's the recommended
speed/flaps/attitude setting for B737-800 NG? I tried to search on the internet, had a look into different OPS manuals available out there but no
mention on this.
Thanks for any help...
David.