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Quick Crosswind Calculation for Pilots

Pilot Institute

In this article well demonstrate how to perform a quick crosswind calculation and why it is important to know. Key Takeaways Crosswinds are nearly always present Knowing how to calculate them is essential for safe flying. Use the clock face method A simple way to estimate crosswind components quickly. What Is a Crosswind?

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How to Read a METAR – Our Full Guide to Aviation Weather Reports

Pilot Institute

So, you will want to know what the air and prevailing weather conditions are doing. You will want detailed and accurate weather information. Key Takeaways A METAR is a standardized aviation weather report for a specific airport. Pilots use METARs for flight safety, runway selection, and weather planning. What Is a METAR?

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Crosswind Landing Gone Wrong: TUI Boeing 737 at Leeds Bradford

Fear of Landing

The weather at Leeds was bad with a visibility of 4,000 metres in the rain and mist, a cloud base at 600 feet and scattered cloud at 400 feet. As they descended towards Leeds, the crew calculated the landing performance with the wind at 060 at 19 knots. And sometimes its 35 knots across *and* thick fog. Like Jersey. Leeds City?

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How to Read a Windsock

Pilot Institute

Standard FAA aviation windsocks are calibrated to fully extend at a wind speed of 15 knots. Although modern airports utilize advanced weather monitoring systems, windsocks are still valuable because they provide immediate, visual feedback that you can rely on. How To Read a Windsock Hanging limp : Winds are under 3 knots.

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Delta CRJ-900 Crash Lands, Flips Upside Down, Loses Both Wings

One Mile at a Time

Long story short, weather conditions in Toronto werent great, with winds of 23 knots, gusting up to 33 knots. Obviously a strong crosswind can impact a planes stability. The aircraft in question was a 16-year-old Bombardier CRJ-900 with the registration code N932XJ.

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Ouch: Delta CRJ-900 Suffers Wing Strike During LaGuardia Go Around

One Mile at a Time

Weather conditions werent good at all, with winds at the time reported as being at 22 knots, and gusting to 36 knots. Not only that, but there was quite a crosswind, as wind was blowing at a direction 40 degrees off the runway heading. The flight was operated by a 17-year-old CRJ-900 with the registration code N185GJ.

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How to Read a Windsock

WayMan

A windsock, also known as a wind cone, is a weather instrument designed to visually show wind direction and estimate wind speed. Estimating Wind Speed Through Windsock Observations Windsocks also help pilots estimate wind speed by how far the sock extends: Partially extended (3 knots): Indicates light wind.

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