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Old 5th Dec 2012, 16:22
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robert f jones
 
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Procedure turn

I am reviewing an aircraft accident which occurred in 1961. With a 60 knot crosswind at a military airfield the pilot was carrying out the promulgated 45 degree procedure turn. Can anyone remember if the 30 degree (teardrop) was the more usual turn in the UK ? I'ts a long time ago I know, but even advice in the 70's would help. I did an IRE/TRE course in mid 70's and I thought it was always double the drift on a 30 turn.

Any views would be appreciated.
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