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Old September 4th 04, 05:31 PM
Jay Honeck
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The ASOS at the time that this guy lifted off was
reporting winds at 31kts with gusts up to 47kts.


That's *it*?

Shoot, I've flown in 62 knot peak gusts in clear air in Wisconsin. (Not
that I recommend it, mind you...)

I guess I'd have expected a hurricane to be more, well, windy...
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