I have some questions, which though technical, might well be answered here.
1. But, firstly, did anyone land/takeoff in these condiditons, and have they any pertinent information to pass on?
2. If landing on 28, and with the METAR W/V, you would need to turn right to vacate. This would be turning the a/c away from the natural weathercock effect. Has anyone experienced difficulty doing this? Was an into-wind aileron sufficient? Was differential thrust and/or braking required, and could the turn radius be maintained without skidding?
What thoughts about landing, even if zero x-wind, but in wet/slippery condiftions and then having to turn broad-side to vacate? Would you risk it?
3. What recommendations has anyone, about the position of elevator and stabiliser while taxing with such strong tail winds, and is this based on theory or experience. I've thought about the theory, but never, on big aeroplanes, ever encountered such wind strengths on the ground to put it into practice.
Many thanks
Last edited by RAT 5; 4th Jan 2005 at 17:45.