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Old February 17th 21, 01:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default The Yellow Triangle

Ditto T8.

Speed chosen for the approach should be appropriate for the conditions. If the air is smooth, there is no wind, and the pilot has good airspeed control, minimum approach speed is usually pretty spot on.

There are benefits to slowing things down, making a slightly larger pattern, with a nice stabilized approach on final. Having a bit more time to set things up usually makes for a nicer approach and landing.

Of course, this is all contingent on the conditions. There is a time and place to fly 50 knots or even 80 knots; it all depends.

All the best,
Daniel