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SteveC · September 21st, 2004, 01:17

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Probably turning crosswind mid-field!

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and don't wait very long to turn base and final or you'll roll out 2 miles from the threshold. 12 minutes later you'll be landing. (60 knots true - 50 knots headwind = 10 knots over the ground. 10 knots = 6 minutes per mile.)

September 21st, 2004, 01:17	#31
SteveC Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,455	Re: Blustery Day! [ QUOTE ] Probably turning crosswind mid-field! [/ QUOTE ] and don't wait very long to turn base and final or you'll roll out 2 miles from the threshold. 12 minutes later you'll be landing. (60 knots true - 50 knots headwind = 10 knots over the ground. 10 knots = 6 minutes per mile.)