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Old 9th Nov 2001, 02:59
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Mr McGoo
 
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Lets look at this from a cost benefit/analysis point of view. Firstly, what is the benefit of doing 340 kts vs 250 kts inside 20nm?
  • Saves about one minute
  • Strokes pilots ego

Now what is the cost?
  • Increased passenger discomfort through increased noise and a harder ride
  • Increased risk of crew/passenger injury from turbulence (clear air, wake)
  • Increased risk of Overspeed from wind shear
  • Decreased manouvreability from higher TAS
  • Increased risk of noise complaints

So I would suggest that on a cost/benefit analysis a professional airline pilot would probably choose not to fly at 340kts in the terminal area.
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