Originally Posted by
rlsbutler
Anyway, what lift an aircraft might get from any particular wind can be calculated by the aircraft manufacturer to subtract from the observed weight readings.
Really? For any wind aspect from 0 through 359 degrees? And when the aircraft is at the gate with the wind swirling around all those buildings? so that some surfaces might see the full force of the wind while others might be blanked? With jetways and freight-loading kit further messing up the flow field around the aeroplane?
Oh yes, and don't forget to factor-in the tailplane trim position, because the wind will be producing loads on the tailplane as well as the wings...
PDR