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19th Apr 2011, 17:04

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Just checked my PA28R POH - takeoff distance charts show a tailwind component of up to 5 knots. A maximum isn't stated.

I just realised that climb angle and distance to 50 ft are going to be compromised - maybe more of an issue than runway length?

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