Hello to all,
I have been flying the bus for the past four years.
Recently a buddy of mine, who just started flying the bus asked me a simple question on how to the land her in a tailwind condition i.e.. what would be the correct technique. The FCOMS and the FCTM talk mostly about crosswind landings and little is given about the same.
Personally, having made enough landings in tailwinds, I have come to realise that it would be best if the thrust levers are brought back a tad bit earlier than usual. This is to bring the energy of the aircraft under control and to put down the aircraft on the tarmac at the correct spot. Whenever I have tried to come with residual power(not retarding the thrust) she always tends to float, which is unwanted.
My buddying on the other hand, who is a turboprop guy sort of disagrees to this with a valid point who says, if you kill the power early, the wind flow over the wings is reduced which results in loss of lift. Hence, it's better to keep that power in, all the way to touchdown.
WHICH ONE OF US ARE CORRECT?
Looking forward to your reply.
