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Old 3rd Feb 2017, 08:54
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bolthead
 
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Shouldn't we be thinking, well before reaching base leg, about what wind to expect there?
If tailwind, a slightly wider base turn is best, to allow for the higher groundspeed. Also there is a higher possibility of overshooting final, so I'd better turn final a bit earlier than usual. If that all fails, am I going to incur the wrath of ATC for infringing the counter-rotating circuit? Will I be able to resist the urge to markedly increase the bank angle to solve all my problems?
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