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Hardest approach flown so far
The weather, via ATIS and NEXRAD was above minimums. So, putting the gear
down earlier to help the descent probably would have been an option. I would say on recollection that the layer was around 4,000 feet thick, and week broke out during the approach. However, I was concerned that lowering the gear and having all of the drag plus possibly getting it covered in ice and maybe not be able to retract would significantly rob climb performance if needed. I didn't want to add a gear problem or get stuck with a lack of power just in case. You do have a good point that I should have considered. "vincent norris" wrote in message ... Even though it's the capitol (is it capital?) of the state, The building is a capitol, the town is the capital. Finally, before the last fix we broke out into VMC, with the valley below and the airport in sight, still several thousand feet high. We circled once, and then landed without difficulty. If you had obtained WX and knew you would break out into VMC, then I'd say you handled it prudently; otoh, if you knew the ceiling was well above minimums, why were you concerned about having to do a missed approach with the gear down? vince norris |
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