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Old 10th Apr 2008, 18:04
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sayagaingoaround
 
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Here's one i don't think has been mentioned: i'm ready to be slated by the mathmeticians!!

For Crosswind component ..... Wind Angle + 20 in % = XWC

ie Rwy 26 Wind 300/30 (40+20) = 60% = 18kts

For Headwind Component ...... 110 - Wind Angle in %

ie Rwy 26 Wind 300/30 (110-40) = 70% = 21kts


Seems to work fairly accurately, I also like the clock method and of course the good old graph, especially when winds get a bit close to the limits!
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