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Old 23rd Mar 2023, 10:01
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Originally Posted by Central Scrutinizer
The aircraft knows the wind direction and speed, right? I'd be interested in knowing if Boeing has determined the aerodynamic loads on the airframe for a stationary aircraft on the ground according to wind direction and intensity; and then in turn feeds this info onto the AUM / CG calculator. My guess is this is not accounted for but it's just a guess.
Not when it is parked on the ground and wind is turbulent over nearby buildings or shifting direction or isn't steady. They can make worst-case take-off and landing calculations based on the expected peak and direction, but there's a reason the windsock is on a swivel.
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