Yes I suppose there could be an argument for including wind speed as a modifying factor for the MAPtt, however the more complicated you make it, the more you create the possibility for error and or loss of SA.
Personally I think the (coupled) approach should be orientated so the the MAPt is directly downwind of the helideck, thus the last bit is flown into wind, not slightly out of wind as at present. In the old days without MFDs having everything overlayed, it could be hard to see what the ground track was relative to radar obstacles, but these days its easy.
Last edited by HeliComparator; 31st Aug 2013 at 14:44.