Danger lurks in circling approaches
Air Facts
MAY 10, 2024
An acceptable meteorological combination of ceiling, visibility, and wind. For example, some aircraft limit flaps and gear in icing until on approach or forbid the use of speed brakes or require a minimum thrust setting. The rule of thumb is VSI = ½ groundspeed times 10. Particular attention to true airspeed vs. turn radius.
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