Bugging up Vref?
Dear Forum:
Would appreciate inputs and opinions on pros and cons of increasing Vref on approach when flying with steady headwind (no cross wind and no gusts).
Recently, the First Officer I was flying with, made the case for the need of increasing the Vref speed by 15 Kts as we were flying an approach to RNW 34 with a reported wind of 340/15. His argument was that by doing so we would compensate for the loss of ground speed, and basically there was no downside as the runway was long and surface conditions were dry.
I do not agree with this operating philosophy, but I am no "astronaut" so I welcome everyone's ideas.
Thanks for participating.
ANA