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On most jets I've seen the flaps are near vertical down. Don't know why this 737 uses such a small amount of flaps for landing. They look like take-off mode.
Gary Gray Yep, I was wondering the same thing, sometimes winds or runway length can affect the degree of flaps put out. ORD has long runways so they don’t need to slow down a whole bunch.
@@denflyer832 Okay, come in faster, get to the gate sooner. Since flaps create a lot of drag they're saving time and fuel. I've flown Southwest a bunch of times and sometimes their pilots are like cab drivers. Except Southwest pilots have a sense of humor.
I'm pretty sure that was a flap 15 landing given that the only options are 15, 30, & 40. The reason for their choice of 15 was most likely the same reason why it was very turbulent all the way down...wind. A strong headwind will cause a slow approach speed so 15 would be ideal. A strong crosswind would mean the more flaps you have, the more negative effects the strong wind causes. Pretty hard touchdown too!
I don't know that I would say I have a favorite. I fly American more than anyone else, but that's mainly because my home airport is Joplin, Missouri (JLN) and American is the only carrier that serves the airpot. Plus, I try to fly on at least one airline enough to maintain some level of status on. I enjoy flying on all of the airlines, but I guess to try to answer your question. American is typically my go to airline.
