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Old 2nd January 2010 | 08:59
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fireflybob
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All things equal landing in a tailwind gives an airspeed increase due to shear (reducing tailwind). So you are already landing with a tailwind and then you can end up a few knots fast - something to watch for.

Also the energy is proportional to the speed squared so a few knots fast makes a big difference in terms of stopping. Throw in a wet limiting runway with poor drainage and you may not make it.
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