Quote from
Nichibei Aviation:
Let's take the next example to illustrate the explanation:
-headwind component 150kts.
-x-wind component 30kts
In this case the total relative airflow is at an angle of 11.3 degrees from centerline.
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Think what you intended to say was "150kts
TAS" ?
Otherwise, you have argued the advantages of applying
slight upwind sideslip during de-crab brilliantly - thanks.
Without trying to arbitrate in the slight disagreements between
Dream Land and
Lethurian, I must say that the former is absolutely correct to point out that the A320 (and, presumably, the B737) is considerably less demanding on take-off and landing than many smaller types, particularly the tail-draggers. In my own experience, the DC-3 and "Dash-One" Chipmunk come to mind.
By the way, I recently asked (elsewhere on this Forum) whether my perception that the B737 main gear has limited castoring ability is correct? If so, touchdown on dry runways without full de-crab would be a safer option than it is on the A320. Perhaps you can answer that one for us,
Dream Land ?