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Old 11th May 2023 | 15:44
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From: EGDC
Originally Posted by Nubian
Yes, no doubt with a normally experienced 350 pilot.

Starting and stopping wind envelope is 40kts from any directions, 50 in headwind. The 350 has an extremely good t/r authority and very capable in tailwind conditions compared to the competetors in the class.
yes the conditions were well within the capabilities of the aircraft as Nubian says. I have taught downwind approaches in similar conditions in a 350 to a pretty basic student.
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