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Old 21st Dec 2019, 00:15
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Originally Posted by Sunfish


‘No. That was courtesy of less than adequate training regarding V ref. Certain flying schools have a habit of adding ten knots to manufacturer recommended approach and landing speeds. This is not always a good idea.

Don't forget, add 5 knots for a buffer.

Then another 5 knots if it's turbulent. And it's it's turbulent, don't use full flap, add another 5 knots for that. And if there's a crosswind, add 5 knots for that. And if it's gusting, don't forget to add half the gust factor!! All of that should quite comfortably bring in a 172 at 90 knots over the fence
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