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Old 1st Jan 2005, 03:55
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When using Rev Thrust the possibility of weathercocking in crosswinds on a slippery must be considered.

If you aply reverse in calm conditions the thrust vector is applied along the longtitudinal axis of the a/c and the retarding force is therefore at its most efficient.

However, if there is a crosswind, and if the wheels do not have proper grip - the a/c may weathercock into wind. If this happens, the reverse thrust effect will no longer act in the same way. Instead there will be a split in the applied vector, part will act to retard the a/c, but a part will also act to 'slide' the a/c in the downwind (off RWY) direction.

Effectively the reverse thrust acts to drag the a/c off the RWY.

The only cure is to reduce the applied rev thrust and get back on c/l...then re-apply rev.

A diagram would best describe this situation...perhaps someone can provide a link.
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