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Old 9th Jul 2013, 23:01
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BreakNeckSpeed
 
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Landing with a tailwind?!

Although I still don't agree with the blind acceptance of a tailwind, at least for the turbo props they have beta range/reverse to assist with stopping if required (and reverse parking if you swing that way ).

I am aware of an operator in the Top End with a "spoken policy" to accept anything up to 25 knots tailwind in a C210 for takeoff or landing!? Apparently it saves unnecessary track miles.
Great idea! Save money by cutting out those unnecessary track miles caused by climbing upwind to 500' then turning to intercept track. Those precious minutes saved will ensure enough money is in the kitty to pay for a new aircraft when one has an over-run!
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