Originally Posted by
Pilot Pete
Are you sure? I hope it wasn't a full crosswind component of 49kts
PP
That's what the tower were quoting apparently, 30 gusting 49 (girlfriend's dad tends to listen in when she's flying), though I presume it wasn't at 90 degrees to the runway!
The Ryanir flight ahead went around and there were quite a few diversions that night (3 Dec) - it was a good ride! The pilot did specifically brief the cabin that a go-around was quite likely and explained what would happen, and I've not heard that before. Good idea though for your more nervous pax.