x wind landing limits
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x wind landing limits
if you are landing on R27 and the wind is say 210/25 gusting 35 how do you calculate whether or not the x wind component is within limits for your particular type of aircraft?
do you allow for all the gust ,some of it ,or none of it?
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do you allow for all the gust ,some of it ,or none of it?
thanks for any replies.
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Q1. In your example the wind is 60deg off at 25 gusting 35kts. This gives you geometrically a steady cross wind of 20-21kts and a gust of 30kts.. .You can use a whiz wheel to get exact results, draw a rough wind triangle or use "rules of thumb". I am a triangle man.
Q2. Gusts: Legal answer:
Pre flight, non of it. In flight all of it.
Practical answer, if you have the fuel to hang around:
Gusts seem to come in phases - tower has a meter which can integrate over some minutes. When the average gusts hit a slower period/ are less frequent, try your approach. Always be ready to go around and divert if a big one comes, however
Q2. Gusts: Legal answer:
Pre flight, non of it. In flight all of it.
Practical answer, if you have the fuel to hang around:
Gusts seem to come in phases - tower has a meter which can integrate over some minutes. When the average gusts hit a slower period/ are less frequent, try your approach. Always be ready to go around and divert if a big one comes, however
