LAX bringing the magic
Posted by Fast-Equivalent-1245@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 6 comments
Kinda cool that some of the approach lights are off when I pressed the shutter...strobe in action :)
Designer_Buy_1650@reddit
Usually low visibility approaches are caused by sea fog rolling in. What most people don’t know is it’s very typical to have a TAILWIND during the approach when landing west. Then, about 1500’ or so the wind changes direction to be from the west. It can make airspeed control very interesting.
Fast-Equivalent-1245@reddit (OP)
That is epic. I heard the power on power off quite a bit on finals even though the wind wasn't blowing. Not lots of thrust changes, but enough to be audible. Thanks for the info...learnt something there :)
Designer_Buy_1650@reddit
The trouble is ATC may ask for 180 knots until the marker and with a 20 knot tailwind it is extremely difficult to hold that speed without over speeding the flaps. Sometimes you have to extend the gear very early to help with airspeed control. Maybe some others can jump in and give examples of how bad it can get.
Fast-Equivalent-1245@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the wonderful insights. I try to look for common practices to see if I can work out the sop at an airfield. There was more than one occasion where the gear was dropped sooner than others. Now I know why. Awesome:D
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