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Old 24th Jan 2014, 18:26
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RatherBeFlying
 
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The last bounce is high enough that they likely picked up an increased tailwind and lost a chunk of airspeed.

Conversely the decrease in tailwind in the last 20' or so is analogous to an increased headwind and a prolonged float -- presenting the temptation to force it down.

We should also remember that people get caught out finishing low level downwind beatups with steep climbouts into increased tailwind.
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