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Old 23rd Sep 2012, 20:01
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what is the rule of surface wind information to aircraft on final, 2 mins average ?or latest wind?
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In the UK, most IFR airports give 2 min average but can pass 'instant' wind on request.
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Le Petomane was famous for passing instant wind. As were quite a few RAF controllers after a dining-in-night
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