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Old 17th Mar 2006, 11:13
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Originally Posted by Sunfish
Thinking of turning right from 27 at low altitude to reposition for 18. Presumably the wind from the south west. I seem to recall reading about having a tail wind on base and getting caught on the turn to final.
Low level turns in strong winds can give the pilot a few visual illusions, maybe that's what you're thinking.

Or a turn from base to final with a tail wind on base, you will tend to fly through the extended centreline which may lead you to steepen the turn.
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