Originally Posted by
vilas
Zone, if actual surface wind is higher than enterd then GS mini will increase Vapp but that doesn't increase Landing distance because the ground speed will be same as calculated before. Only thing is close thrust first and flare less. Why reduce GS mini protection by entering higher winds?
I understand your point, but appreciate it will increase landing distance if you float.(short runway) You would be surprised at how some don’t see the extra energy simply because they are on the Magenta Speed target, and flare too high, too much, carry too much speed etc.