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_NW_, on 10 February 2013 - 08:43 PM, said:

I once did an ILS approach at 125 knots in a C172 flying into Tampa.  We only did it because it was busy LOL

My best in a small GA aircraft: Going into MDW and having to do an ILS circle to land at 140 knots due to a 737 behind us. Maintained 140 till short final and then cut power, drop flaps 50%, 100%, and do a quick touch and go. Had it stable by 1000'.

My best in a transport cat jet: Going into DFW, had winds of 42G52 right down the runway and light aircraft. Approach speed was normal, but GS was 92 kts. I landed, and was stopped by 2000' with minimal braking. Weirdest thing ever to be going that slow in a -700.

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I freaked out my instrument instructor..  I was flying an ILS approach under the hood in VMC, but it was windy as ######..   and right before we hit the outer marker, I grabbed my coke and took a drink..  and he's like wth?  I told him it was constant wind, not a freakin thunderstorm.