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Old 28th Feb 2010, 11:55
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Dries
 
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definition of Max wind speed

The other day I was operating into CMN. The wind was 90deg off RWY 35L at 260/30M45. With our company xwind limitation of 38kts (inc. gusts), we attempted 2 approaches before diverting to RAK. What puzzled me was that, while trying to get into CMN, every other traffic around us landed happily, indeed we were the only crew discontinueing their approach. There were some ATRs, 737s and possibly a 320.

This made me wonder what the definition of 'Max' is. Is it synonymous to 'Gust' or could it perhaps mean eg. 'The strongest wind value measured in the last hour.' ? This seemingly subtle difference would make the difference between landing or diverting.
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