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Old 19th May 2013, 16:16
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rudderrudderrat
 
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all those pilots who fly those aircraft donīt care too much about the GS during the approach
Even on 707s we had INS wind readout and we flew an increased Vref based on the headwind component above the reported wind. The only difference is Ground Speed mini does it automatically.

Believe me that I understand very well the Airbus system...
Really?
Edit.
Please read http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/medi...V_WX-SEQ02.pdf and tell us why you choose to ignore the minimum ground speed.
"Closely monitor the airspeed, speed trend and ground speed during the approach to detect any evidence of imminent windshear:
− A minimum ground speed should be maintained, to ensure a minimum level of energy to the aircraft, and to ensure proper thrust management during the approach, in case of sudden headwind to tailwind change. This is automatically performed on Airbus fly-by-wire aircraft by the Ground Speed mini function, when the speed target is managed and the A/THR function is engaged."

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