I'm a former first officer for a regional and the largest equipment that I have experience in is the old Fokker F-27
Needless to say, I don't have experience in the large transport aircraft. While traveling from San Juan PR on a B767, I noticed that the flaps had not been extended for takeoff on the taxi out for departure. From where I was seated, I couldn't tell if the leading edge devices had been deployed or not. This made me nervous, but obviously the takeoff continued without incident. Is this a normal procedure in the 76? Why would this technique be employed? I thought of the larger aircraft, only the F-100 was capable of a clean wing takeoff. Granted anything can takeoff clean winged as long as the runway is long enough and the tires can handle the speed required. Thanks to anyone who has info on this.
Needless to say, I don't have experience in the large transport aircraft. While traveling from San Juan PR on a B767, I noticed that the flaps had not been extended for takeoff on the taxi out for departure. From where I was seated, I couldn't tell if the leading edge devices had been deployed or not. This made me nervous, but obviously the takeoff continued without incident. Is this a normal procedure in the 76? Why would this technique be employed? I thought of the larger aircraft, only the F-100 was capable of a clean wing takeoff. Granted anything can takeoff clean winged as long as the runway is long enough and the tires can handle the speed required. Thanks to anyone who has info on this.