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Old 4th Apr 2002, 18:05
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Lynx
 
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Angry FNC

FNC is an airport to be taken very carefully and it demands considerable respect. This is why special training is required of pilots who operate there.

FNC can be as easy as pie. One day can result in a totally normal approach and landing. On another day in similar conditions, one can find very demanding flying.
Wind studies have been done.
Unfortunately, increasing the runway length - adding the "lip" on the extension have only added to the possible control problems.

A 180 degree shift in wind on the approach or at the runway ends is not uncommon.
Take care at this demanding airport.
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