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Old 18th Aug 2008, 01:58
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dream747
 
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Headwind & Takeoff

I came across a question which answer states that a headwind increases the clearance of obstacles but it does not affect the mass, altitude and temperature limit for departure. I understand that headwind gives an increase in climb gradient which gives the improved climb performance but why can't I increase the loads I can take for departure since a headwind decreases the takeoff roll for a given weight, and given the fact that I have extra height available for obstacle clearance?Sounds simple but I can't get around it!Thanks for any inputs!
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