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Old 24th Jun 2013, 20:23
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SR71

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My own experience from a dark and stormy night going onto 06L in PMI is that it is quite possible to get in off an approach with (2 x Height) in Track Miles to run.

In this particular situation we predicted the event as a result of multiple TS's in the vicinity with some nasty returns delaying our descent, briefed the cabin on the eventuality so they were all secure before we reached the intermediate descent stage, and deployed the gear at limit speed minus a few knots from FL160, fully cognisant of the fact we might have to throw the approach away if we were unable to satisfactorily manage the energy equation.

I honestly don't remember it as that much of a deal except that we were at FL160 with ~30 miles to run. I fully accept this isn't a "normal" approach and is probably pretty uncomfortable for passengers, but it wasn't your normal night in PMI.

The headwind component will have a significant effect on the outcome but I can't remember what it was....
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