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Forum: Private Flying

18th Aug 2017, 08:08

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

The clock code is pretty universal. Up to 15...

The clock code is pretty universal.

Up to 15 degrees off the runway - quarter way around the clock, a quarter of the wind is crosswind.

Up to 30 degrees - half

Up to 45 degrees three...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 11:24

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Ignore - no. Take a rational command...

Ignore - no.

Take a rational command decision, using more information than just that - yes.

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Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 11:14

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I'm perhaps a little more concerned about some of...

I'm perhaps a little more concerned about some of the questions and views being expressed by apparently experienced pilots. I'm pretty certain that Gertrude has his tongue firmly in his cheek, but...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 10:40

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

And equally so, it is acceptable to initiate a...

And equally so, it is acceptable to initiate a go-around, even if the tower says it's well within limits.

The pilot is the commander of his aircraft, and responsible for both good and bad...

Forum: Private Flying

15th Aug 2017, 18:37

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

ahhhh, he says, nodding knowingly. G

ahhhh, he says, nodding knowingly.

G

Forum: Private Flying

15th Aug 2017, 18:30

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I'm guessing Carb Heat, geaR, Airspeed, Propeller...

I'm guessing Carb Heat, geaR, Airspeed, Propeller Pitch?

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Forum: Private Flying

15th Aug 2017, 14:07

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Also if 3 degrees makes any appreciable...

Also if 3 degrees makes any appreciable difference to whether you're within wind limits or not, then frankly you shouldn't be flying !

Admittedly there are countries where the magnetic-true...

Forum: Private Flying

15th Aug 2017, 07:32

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I really hope that Gertrude is engaged in a bit...

I really hope that Gertrude is engaged in a bit of good natured trolling here!

But he is highlighting a major issue I have with the way many pilots think about wind. The right time to think about...

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