IrishSheepdog
Sitting in the median
See, I was trying to convice the powers that be that we should keep YD on during landing. Not because of my infinite knowledge of swept wing jets, but only because that was the way it is described in the 737 FOM/FRM I have. However one of the instructors went into a long-winded tirade about how the airplane needed to be straight down the runway, etc. on landing in a crosswind; stuff about side loads, rudder stress, etc. My argument was for the casting gear, and that if there isn't enough rudder then land in a slight crab. Also, putting in too much crosswind correction in a 737 would mean the possibility of smashing down with one of the engines. Not much room there.
Good thread. Now I have backup in my case.
Aside: I jumpseated on a flight in a Saab when the AP was MEL'd, therefore no YD either. Quite a ride with the swinging tail in some turbulence...
Aside 2: Looking at the responses to that NBAA Air Mail, some of the respondents never heard of that YD thing. I'm curious where this guy came up with that.
Good thread. Now I have backup in my case.
Aside: I jumpseated on a flight in a Saab when the AP was MEL'd, therefore no YD either. Quite a ride with the swinging tail in some turbulence...
Aside 2: Looking at the responses to that NBAA Air Mail, some of the respondents never heard of that YD thing. I'm curious where this guy came up with that.
