"Bertie the Bunyip" wrote in message
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Stealth Pilot wrote in
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On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:20:32 +0000 (UTC), Bertie the Bunyip
wrote:

Stealth Pilot wrote in
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On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:17:32 +0000, Flydive
wrote:

Stealth Pilot wrote:

well it is the case. do the calcs yourself on a whizwheel.
250 knots and a worst case of 10 knots from the side.
remember that the calcs are for fuel burn and range the actual
flying
being done with instrument assistance.


You kidding right?

At cruise levels you routinely see winds of 50, 100, or more knots.
Cruise at 450 kts and factor a head wind of 100 kts and you'll see
it
makes a big difference on range.

For t/o winds and temperature are always taken into account, again
can
make a big difference on load you can carry.

no I'm not kidding. I'm referring to Pilatus PC9's in training
roles.


Yes, so? th eOP was talking about an airliner

Bertie

no. he was relating a comment made by a pilot which he thought was a
flick off. I dont think it was.


Nope,

....havent we all got something better to do?


Not at the moment!
Standby..

Bertie

You never will!!!