Originally Posted by
Timbo
Wow, that's a pretty short runway for that elevation! I'm wondering what their approach speed might have been (140?), and then correct that to true airspeed at 8000', then add the 30 knot tailwind. I'm guessing their groundspeed was around 200? Trying to land on 7000'??
Even if they did everything right, that was going to be tight.
Have a good trip back. I hope you packed your long johns, it's going to be very cold when you get home.
What about his guy? Could he land 15 with a 30 kt tailwind and takeoff on 15, lose an engine and keep going?