per the AIM it states that if a microburst is encountered you should (1) pitch for highest possible angle of attack, (2) apply full power, and (3) do not change aircraft configuration.
My question is why wouldn't you want to clean up the aircraft if you encountered this microburst while you were dirty (ie flaps and gear down). --- I could understand not wanting to reduce the flaps to zero for a reduction in lift but why not bring the gear up?
Sorry, I didn't have time to get the actual quote out of the AIM but it's in there somewhere.
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My question is why wouldn't you want to clean up the aircraft if you encountered this microburst while you were dirty (ie flaps and gear down). --- I could understand not wanting to reduce the flaps to zero for a reduction in lift but why not bring the gear up?
Sorry, I didn't have time to get the actual quote out of the AIM but it's in there somewhere.
Cheers