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Old 2nd February 2017 | 20:09
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waela320
 
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Indicated airspeed with a tailwind

Hi ,

If i am in an approach with an indicated airspeed of 70 knots and we encounter a tailwind of 70 knots or more for any reason ,i know my ground speed will increase to 140 knots or more.

Will i stall and lose lift suddenly due wind opposing and destroying the laminar airflow over the wing with a constant indicated airspeed of 70 knots or my indicated airspeed will drop and then we stall ?
If it drops , why ? Shouldnt the IAS remain constant with a tailwind ?

Thanks in advance .
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