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Old 10th February 2005 | 09:40
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englishal

 
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From: 75N 16E
Its becasue you normally fly the ILS (or any IAP) at a much higher speed than when you are on a visual approach. I normally aim for 100kts on an IAP in a SEP. Its all to do with where you are on the drag curve.

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