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AI.VII.O.R2cFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

c. Tailwind

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Effects of: c. Tailwind

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The effect of wind on landing distance is identical to its effect on takeoff distance. There may be an unrecognized tailwind component and higher groundspeed on the base leg, which causes the pilot to turn late or with inadequate bank.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-27–9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 5, Cross-Control Stall (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-15) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 2 (pp. 2-19–2-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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