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Old 3rd Nov 2008, 11:57
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I'm told the "optical effect" that you are flying too close to terrain is very common in that approach and lots of flights "miss" it and shoot for a go around.

Very common, no problems, no shame, easy turn around w/o further complications.

Of course, there are those who insist they can make it even if "a bit" high, "a bit" fast and "a bit" off course. Not counting "a bit" of tail wind or crosswinds.

And sure enough, they needed "a bit" more of braking and "a bit more" runaway.
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