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Old 19th Apr 2010, 02:34
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Vref - here are some numbers

With a MLW of 213.8T, the MD11 VREF is 163KIAS. VAPP is nominally VREF +5 = 168KIAS. With a gust factor of 20kt or additives to VREF of up to 20kt, VAPP can get as high as 183KIAS.

I seem to recall that FEDEX has a higher certified MLW than 213.8T; in this case, then at MLW, a VAPP could be in excess of 183KIAS.

Certainly makes for a quick approach from the final fix - it also catches the ATCO's off-guard. 5nm in trail on final is quickly gobbled up by a heavy (and hot) mad dog.
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