Originally Posted by
hans brinker
I cannot agree more. All the calculations are based on ground run, the decision is based on airspeed instruments, with wild variations in gusty conditions. It should definitely be based on ground based parameters, corrected for wind gust. and acceleration data should absolutely be included.
But isn’t that just two sides of the same coin? Incorrect wind input will degraded your performance one way or another. What good is a GPS based GO call when your
airspeed is way below what it actually should be (i.e. windshear causing an unexpected tailwind)?