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Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 11:21

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By wiggy

Just to be clear GE I wasn't implying that was...

Just to be clear GE I wasn't implying that was the case....bottom line is it is the commander's decision but I was simply very interested in the comment about ignoring reported winds.

I'll get...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 09:39

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By wiggy

Ok thanks for that, so it's a case of "if it...

Ok thanks for that, so it's a case of "if it looks/feels alright" it is regarded as acceptable to press on and land, regardless of what the tower reports ( and is perhaps on the tapes..?

Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 08:51

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By wiggy

I'll freely admit light aircraft stuff isn't my...

I'll freely admit light aircraft stuff isn't my aisle, so maybe you guys do things differently but that comment has made me curious.

Are you really saying you wouldn't make a certain decision :8 ...

Forum: Private Flying

15th Aug 2017, 12:09

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By wiggy

Standing by to be corrected but: Runways are...

Standing by to be corrected but:

Runways are magnetic (well, in most parts of them world).

Winds given by ATC or on an ATIS are magnetic, met winds (as seen in TAF/METARS) are True....

Do...

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