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Old 30th Jun 2013, 19:07
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Gertrude the Wombat
 
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there is a practical limit - this is when the wind aloft exceeds the max cruise of the aircraft
Nearly hit that in a 152 once - it felt like forty minutes out, ten minutes back. Straight down the runway so no problem landing.
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