Right!
Hi full wings,
I generally agree. However, the computed Vappr values to me are max values.
Repeat: MAX!!!!
I've seen so many mates who do a great job in telling me what their Vappr would be; only to then add 5 for grandma, another five to "play it safe" and sometimes more for their inaptness. And they wonder why I would not let them fly when things get interesting and/or RWYlength is restricted...
Aside: yes, flying manually with autothrust engaged is calling for trouble.
To me it is a no-no.
Else: on many airports you have a windsock close to the touch down zone. To me this is providing the only true information- opposed to 10 min old TWR wind or IRS-derived erroneous winds. Use it! And your brain...