Crosswinds & Obstacles are a funny thing

"The approach end of the runway is a workable rule of thumb for computing a
touch down point to have maximum runway length available to correct errors
in judgment or errors in "reading the wind effects", before using up all
runway available and having to resort to the iron thermal supported
go-around maneuver."

BT

"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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Kyle Boatright wrote:
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Because of my widely varied experience with obstacles interacting with
crosswinds, I struggle to pick the *best* runway or landing spot. Is it
better to bet on an obstacle reducing the crosswind, or is that obstacle
likely to cause a burble that will result in a rotten (or exciting)
landing? I'm still trying to crack the code on this one...

Thoughts?

KB




Hi KB;

The way I've always handled this and taught others to handle it is NEVER
to fly ANY approach based entirely on expected wind conditions.
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Dudley Henriques

Agreed 100%, Dudley.

What's your experience along the following line:

This (insert lengthy experience based finding here) seems to be a workable
rule of thumb for picking a good touchdown point for taking advantage or
minimizing the negative impact of local obstacles to the wind.

KB