Strong n gusty: wot to do?
Re C152/172/PA28s: just what is the best way to handle:
1. The T/O & Climb
2. The Approach & Landing
...in strong, gusting crosswinds blowing from over high ground and arriving at an airfield with significant obstructions near to the runway eg forests/hangars etc.
Do you limit flap? Add 5kts or even more? "Work" the T/O, Climb, Approach & Landing ie anticipating as much as possible each attempted wing lift/drop & sink/lift situation?
I get caught in quite a lot of MW with VS of up to 600fpm. In a C152 I have (so far!) got away with selecting a Vx climb and, occasionally, depending upon how the Vx ROC is doing, turning 45 degrees downwind (orientated to the high ground). Is this correct?
Safe flying, folks.