Originally Posted by
Chris9642
Yes - the familiar 'bong' thats always encouraging after take off. Another panic moment when I don't hear it.
Yeah, thats the gear up chime. It happens again just before landing when the gear goes back down again.
The reason why you may not hear it is if theres been a long taxi on a warm day and the flight crew have left the gear down for a little longer than usual to cool the brakes off. The only affect this will have on the flight is that it will give you a few less MPG!