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Old 7th May 2010, 07:16
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Originally Posted by IFLY_INDIGO
OAT 34deg C
Here's my suspect to why it happen. Not loss of tailwind (momentary IAS increase), but perhaps entry to overheated layer of air over threshold? Madrid (elev 2000) 33R (displaced thr) produces some quite interesting sinkers on a sunny day. Change in density would reduce lift available in line with Chris Scott's comment.


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