Xwind simulator - Any experience?

[jkveenstra]

Xwind is offering simulated crosswind training.

Does anybody have any experience? Unfortunately only one simulator is available in Europe, near Hamburg.

[SNS3Guppy]

I've never seen one, but have to ask...why not simply go train in a real crosswind?

[BackPacker]

From their site:

Crosswinds are the #1 cause of weather related accidents every year!

Very bold claim. I thought that continued flight into deteriorating weather conditions, eventually leading to CFIT or loss of control, was the #1 cause.

[jkveenstra]

I've never seen one, but have to ask...why not simply go train in a real crosswind?

The reasons I can think of:

1. Flying in Europe is expensive. Train in real life is therefore more expensive than doing a training in a simulator.
2. Cross wind is not always available
3. It helps you to get more experience on cross wind (extremes) in short period of time.

[172driver]

I'm with Guppy on this one - go flying on a windy day.

IMHO sims are great for procedure and emergency training, but not necessarily for something that's perfectly normal.

[Unusual Attitude]

Doubt they'll sell many of them in Scotland....a non-crosswind simulator would be more apt up here......

[Scotsheli]

Wot?

....there are days without crosswinds? Oooo - i'll keep my eyes open for one of those.