superman1972
superman1972
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I am relatively new to FSX and have figured some things out. I am, though, questioning what I am doing wrong when I am landing the fsx default
737-800. My understandingis that the landing speed on the fsx default
737-800 should be 135 or 140. When I am on approach and trying to slow down I find that I start dropping too fast, even with full flaps, and am on the ground long before the runway. I dont know if I am wrong in the landing speed or if I am coming in too low. I have tried to change my timing of how I use the flaps and slow down, but continue to have a hard time.

Any suggestions?

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RadarMan
RadarMan
Chief CaptainChief Captain
Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A
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Try it at 155KIA's with full flaps like you have now.
Don't drop down too fast.

Radar

superman1972
superman1972
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What would you say the timing is for distance vs speed and increments of flaps?

RadarMan
RadarMan
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Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A
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Do the same as you have been doing but the increase in speed should be the deciding factor.

To be honest I use 165KIA and don't land at the beginning of the runway, just a short way down, then turn on reverse thrusters.

Radar

Mike (pusser)
Mike (pusser)
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Joined: Jul 05, 2005 Posts: 40 Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina
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I agree with using around 160 on approach with full flaps. Turn off auto speed at about 3 miles out and adjust manually to keep around 155-160. That's how I do it anyway. 🙂

lionlicker
lionlicker
First OfficerFirst Officer
Joined: Nov 05, 2006 Posts: 126
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Some time ago I ran some tests with the FSX Boeing 737.800. First I tested stall speeds @ 2000 ft above sea level, but with clean configuration.
The bird begins to stall at these speeds - in mid temp - say 50 F
Lightest 91500 lbs : 120 IAS
Midweight 123500 lbs : 125 IAS
Heaviest 155500 lbs : 140 IAS

Then I ran APPR tests with all flap configs 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, 40.
I found by experimentation the following to be congenial for final final 40 degree flaps:-
Lightest 88000 lbs : 110 IAS
Midweight 120000 : 130 IAS
Heaviest 152000 : 150 IAS

.... but I agree with above posters - - it is much safer to add 10 knots or so when there is a possibility of contrary gusts.

🙂

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