Danger lurks in circling approaches
Air Facts
MAY 10, 2024
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. Particular attention to true airspeed vs. turn radius. The rule of thumb is VSI = ½ groundspeed times 10. This will work well up to about 10 kts of headwind.
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