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Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 05:08

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Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By dera

And you take those numbers as the actual wind?...

And you take those numbers as the actual wind? That is scary. I really hope you are trolling.

Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 05:07

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By dera

The closest isogonic line is 10.5E here :) ...

The closest isogonic line is 10.5E here :)

Agree 100% with your comments though. No-one should do continue/go-around decisions based on silly xwind calculations, which are nowhere nearly accurate...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Aug 2017, 05:04

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By dera

The worrying part here is that you make decisions...

The worrying part here is that you make decisions based on ATIS/AWOS/tower given wind.

This thread scares me.

Forum: Private Flying

13th Aug 2017, 13:42

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By dera

But you know that limit before you turn final,...

But you know that limit before you turn final, don't you? So the actual math has been done.
In our opspecs we are not allowed to start an approach unless weather is inside our tolerances.

Forum: Private Flying

13th Aug 2017, 05:27

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By dera

You missed the point. You calculate that, on...

You missed the point. You calculate that, on final? That was the key point in my post, on final you don't mess with anything apart from keeping the plane pointing the right direction. If you can't,...

Forum: Private Flying

11th Aug 2017, 20:36

Replies: 71

Using a wind component chart on final

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Posted By dera

The big question is: Why do you have to know that...

The big question is: Why do you have to know that when you're on final? Does it make any difference? No it doesn't. You fly the approach, and if you can keep it stable, you continue. If the crosswind...

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