Originally Posted by
Grumble
30* AOB @ 145kts gives you the same size turn circle whether your plane weighs 100k lbs or 500k lbs. I’ve flown the circle to 29 in every plane UAL has in the inventory. If you follow the procedures it’s the same every time, the Airbus just calls you a “retard” when.
‘Tight’ was referencing the Air Canada 787 landing on 29 that looked like it barely cleared the light pole and a truck. Either they were low as well, or there is absolutely no room for being low on 29 for a widebody. Apparently the FAA was doing some tests on 29 today.