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Old 30th Jun 2009, 11:23
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You would still respect the Vapp=VLS+5 or VLS+1/3hw (whichever higher).

I refer to inserting the lowest possible headwind component as the TOWER WIND. (in case of variable winds, eg: in case of VRB05kt: 5 knots of tailwind)
In this way Vapp target will benefit from a higher GS MINI.
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