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Old 18th Jan 2003, 03:30
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The Highlander
 
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with the wind situation dwn there and the geographical layout of the airport and rwy alignment, it is only posible to make approaches when the wind is within a prescibed limit. as in crosswind limitations for a/c type etc. however these limits are less than most a/c types limits. reason is that it is possible to be cuaght out by a frequent gust which will result possibly in your wingtip touching FNC's rwy before your wheels do. I have heard of an approach where a late gust caused a wing tip nearly to do as described. the gust caused the tip to come within 30ft of the surface with the other considerably higher than that. if you know what i mean.
hope this helps
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