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Old 13th Mar 2008, 17:25
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My simplified view:

Crossing the threshold you want to be at a certain AIRSPEED. This equates to a certain GROUND speed.

GS Mini makes sure the aircraft maintains at least this speed across the ground during the approach.

Example.
Airspeed = 130 kts. Headwind 5 kts. Ground speed = 125 kts.

Say at 500 ft. Headwind = 40 kts. Airspeed would 165kts but Groundspeed still = 125 kts.

Therefore when the headwind suddenly drops off, the aircraft already has the correct groundspeed which combined with the tower headwind is the correct amount of energy.

FIS.
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