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Old 6th Apr 2003, 11:50
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18-Wheeler
 
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Prettt good, Lowflare!
I haven't managed that but I guess I've come close at times.
I also used to be able to turn base at about 250kts in the Metro 2 I used to fly on bank runs, not break any gear or flap speed limits and still slow down just fine to make the end of the runway.
A mate of mine used to drive a Westwind - It's a long story but he was clocked on radar on a straight-in approach into Cairns in Aus at 420kts GS at 7 miles.
He made the first taxyway!
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