emergency opsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster
A
airspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and better control throughout the landing roll.
B
groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point.✓ Correct Answer
C
groundspeed at touchdown, a shorter ground roll, and the likelihood of undershooting the desired touchdown point.
Explanation
With a tailwind the airplane touches down at its normal airspeed but a higher groundspeed, which lengthens the ground roll and makes it likely you will overshoot the intended touchdown point (Airplane Flying Handbook). Airspeed is not higher, and control does not get better; the roll is longer, not shorter.
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