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Old 26th Nov 2009, 19:48
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And as I don't have time to get my iPhone out on approach, for anyone who doesn't know (and/or who wants an easy way to do it whilst hand flying and trying not to take up too many grey cells!):

1/2 the reported wind if its 30 degrees off = the crosswind (1/2,3)

2/3 the reported wind if its 40 degrees off = the crosswind (2/3,4)

3/4 the reported wind if its 50 degrees off = the crosswind (3/4,5)

...and any more than that its pretty much all crosswind (apparently).

I was shown this years ago in a Cessna 152 and have used it in everything from a Cirrus to a heavy jet and it is surprisingly accurate.

Gust factor = respect the maximum wind speed, I reckon, even if it's a gust !
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