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Old 21st Jun 2013, 14:39
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JimL
 
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In most flight manuals, a tailwind component is not permitted within a Category A procedure.

ICAO makes clear that it can be used when permitted by the Flight Manual but a significant safety factor should be applied - i.e. not less than 150% of any reported tail wind component.

It has to be really unusual circumstances for tailwind components to be accepted when operating to/from an offshore installation.

Hence the fatal consequences following an engine failure in an offshore departure in Myanmar.

Jim
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