Wind checks on final approach
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Wind checks on final approach
How frequently would you like to have wind checks when on final approach?
I give more with a crosswind but would like to know from you when and how many you prefer with the aim of providing a better service.
Thanks in advance.
I give more with a crosswind but would like to know from you when and how many you prefer with the aim of providing a better service.
Thanks in advance.
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Sounds like what you're doing is ideal, if the atis is giving calm or light winds a quick check when we're cleared to land is more than enough.
However anything over 20ish KTS and varying around, then another check or two inside the last 500ft would be nice.
That said it probably would't make the slightest bit of difference to one of my landings!
However anything over 20ish KTS and varying around, then another check or two inside the last 500ft would be nice.
That said it probably would't make the slightest bit of difference to one of my landings!
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Thanks for the query Lassie.
IMHO, one reading with the landing clearance (if given earliest within 1 minute of landing) is plenty. I mostly manage to get a look at the windsock, and if battling the elements sure don't have time to make social talk on the R/T or to the F/O
If in doubt or the time from the last reading was too long, I will beg for another one, thanks.
IMHO, one reading with the landing clearance (if given earliest within 1 minute of landing) is plenty. I mostly manage to get a look at the windsock, and if battling the elements sure don't have time to make social talk on the R/T or to the F/O
If in doubt or the time from the last reading was too long, I will beg for another one, thanks.
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Originally Posted by F4F
Thanks for the query Lassie.
IMHO, one reading with the landing clearance (if given earliest within 1 minute of landing) is plenty. I mostly manage to get a look at the windsock, and if battling the elements sure don't have time to make social talk on the R/T or to the F/O
If in doubt or the time from the last reading was too long, I will beg for another one, thanks.
IMHO, one reading with the landing clearance (if given earliest within 1 minute of landing) is plenty. I mostly manage to get a look at the windsock, and if battling the elements sure don't have time to make social talk on the R/T or to the F/O
If in doubt or the time from the last reading was too long, I will beg for another one, thanks.
1 minute of landing? That cuts it pretty fine doesn't it? You must be from the US!
