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Old 22nd March 2004 | 12:57
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jed_thrust
 
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From: Sai Kungah
So, my question has to do with tailwinds.

When you enter a 5 kt tailwind for the takeoff calcs, the regulations will work out 7.5 kts for you (150%).

This is all fine until I use zero: what happens when I line up and there is a (say) four knot tail wind? Legally speaking, can I take off?
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