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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 12:36 pm
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AllanJ
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It doesn't have to be a big storm. If the headwind lets up, the plane will drop faster. If the headwind increases, the plane will hover longer and require more runway to land. So if the runway length is marginal the pilot has to plan on putting down more promptly and you are more apt to get a bump on touchdown.

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