It was amusing running various takeoff condition calculations via our ACARS during the delay. As runway conditions, wind, and precipitation were changing constantly, it was probably a mug's game trying to put a number on contamination for instance. Slush was initially the cause of the ongoing battle to keep the runway clear. Then came the falling and melting water combo.
I kept a number of the printouts, some allowing takeoff and some not. Did a lot of leafing through CRFI and max crosswind recommendation charts.
At some points we were unable takeoff due to balanced field requirements, and at other times it was due to strong crosswind limitations.
One of those days where all you could do was to wait for the actual weather to reflect what was forecast.
Last edited by jonny dangerous; 29th March 2008 at 14:22.