MidlifeFlyer
Well-Known Member
On another forum, there was a discussion of the procedure of adding 1/2 of the gust factor to Vref in gusty wind conditions. In the course of the discussion a pilot (who apparently works for an airline) said that his company's requirement was to add enough airspeed to maintain a ground speed equal to Vref, even in steady-state headwind conditions.
Is that the case? Is there a reason? In a light airplane at least, it would seem the airspeed increase would mean a lot of float.
Is that the case? Is there a reason? In a light airplane at least, it would seem the airspeed increase would mean a lot of float.