What flap setting is utilized exclusively for landing?

The flap setting utilized exclusively for landing in the Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ) is Flaps FULL. This setting is specifically designed to enhance lift and reduce stall speed during the landing phase of flight, allowing the aircraft to touchdown at a slower speed while maintaining better control.

Using Flaps FULL changes the wing's aerodynamics significantly, providing maximum lift and increasing drag, which helps in achieving a steeper descent angle without increasing the aircraft’s speed. It allows for a smoother landing transition and contributes to safer landing procedures.

Other flap settings, while they can be used during approach, do not provide the optimal aerodynamic characteristics required for landing. Flap settings like Flaps 3, Flaps 4, and Flaps 5 are typically used for takeoff or for improving performance during initial approach, but none are exclusively designated for landing as Flaps FULL is. This specificity in flap settings ensures pilots have a clear understanding of which configuration to use depending on the flight phase, thus maximizing safety and performance during landing.