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There is, but it's smarter than that, because you normally start to use the first states of flaps (and slats, at the front of the wing) before putting the gear
by t0mas88 7y ago
There is, but it's smarter than that, because you normally start to use the first states of flaps (and slats, at the front of the wing) before putting the gear down.
The terrain warning system is aware of where airports are and will also call "too low, gear" if you're approaching an airport without the gear down.
- tyingq 7y agoInteresting. So it's likely there was some kind of warning/alert to the pilots for this incident?
- t0mas88 7y agoYes it says in the article they got a master warning. That's a big red light in the center of their view accompanied by an alarm sound. The terrain warning system comes on after that if you still continue and will keep making the "too low, gear" announcement continuously on a loop unless there is a higher priority problem (engine on fire)