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Old 4th Oct 2009, 17:35
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Originally Posted by homeguard
NO! - is very unfair and unhelpful to a genuine question.

From the PA28 Archer 111:

'The gross weight of the Archer 111 with power off and full flaps is 45 KIAS. With flaps up this speed is increased by 5 KIAS'.

'In high winds, particularly in strong cross winds, it may be desirable to approach the ground at higher than normal speeds with partial or no flaps'.

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Is that not what I said above?

.....is it not good practice to have a slightly faster approach speed and possibly fly it clean while flying in gusty conditions on final?

Thats what I thought.
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