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#11
July 6th 04, 11:26 PM
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Ditch wrote:
Not for the overhead arrival, after the break the aircraft will be slowed to approach speed, around 150kts for the F-16. Ah, thats what I figured. Do they typically arrive doing a break over the field, or do they mainly just fly a straight in approach? -- Jonathan, www.virtual-hangar.com 
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July 7th 04, 05:02 AM
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In VFR conditions, most go to the overhead pattern. For formation landings
and instrument work, straight-ins are the rule. Monty Eagle & AWACS Pilot Ditch wrote: Not for the overhead arrival, after the break the aircraft will be slowed to approach speed, around 150kts for the F-16. Ah, thats what I figured. Do they typically arrive doing a break over the field, or do they mainly just fly a straight in approach?
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July 7th 04, 06:36 AM
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At low level and full afterburner F-16's a easily capable of 700knts+ -- mommers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via OziPilots Online [ http://www.OziPilotsOnline.com.au ] - A website for Australian Pilots regardless of when, why, or what they fly -
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