Crosswind 90 degrees. Which Way?
I have a question for all you pilots out there. This question is one I have put to many people and I never get the same answer.
You are flying a high performance American single, ( A36, C210, SR22), or similar. The wind is blowing across runway 18/36 at exactly 90 degrees relative to the runway. Which way would you think it would be safer to take off ????? Assume the wind is just on the maximum demonstrated crosswind limit for your aircraft.
Think carefully before you answer. This old chestnut came up again as a result of the Avalon post that stated that a Mustang had to abort a take off and ended up in the grass off the side of the runway.
I will be watching the replies with interest.
Groggy.