Source: BroBible
Summary
A Las Vegas aviation enthusiast, CaptainRhyno, shared a flight observation on TikTok, noting that the flaps on a Frontier jet were set to “Flaps 1,” indicating extremely hot weather. According to the A320 FCOM, flaps are set to this position when the temperature is above 30°C (86°F) to prevent false air leak warnings. The plane’s elevation and density altitude also play a role in this adjustment.
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The habit gets a new name.
Aviation enthusiasts are now weather predictors.
Flaps 1 is the new summer vibes.
Pilots are secretly meteorologists.
And “Flaps 1” is just a fancy way of saying “it’s hot outside.”
Author: Evan Null
