Remove Groundspeed Remove NOTAMs Remove Thrust
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Danger lurks in circling approaches

Air Facts

Any NOTAMS applicable? 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. How truly important is this current approach to mission success? Any aircraft inoperative items to consider?