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Old 26th May 2018, 21:16
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Check Airman
 
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Originally Posted by Airmann
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read my post again. Correcting VAPP for a incorrectly calculated FMS VLS is something I don't disagree with. The issue is with guys adding 2kts ONLY above VLS+5 for gust wind
Apologies. You're right. Adding 2kt in that case doesn't make much sense, unless you really think the system isn't keeping up with the gusts, in which case, they may just be trying to bias it to a slightly higher airspeed.
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