Crosswinds from Hell

[juxtapilot]

We fly into EWR in the winter.

 

[jtrain609]

We fly into EWR in the winter.

No doubt. This looks like another day at work in the spring.

It might be a crappy day, but it's just another day.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Curious what you big shiny jet plane drivers do out there in the real world to practice for things like this...

With our bigger motors, E-6 is only allowed 5 degrees of roll at touchdown. Because of engine strikes back in the day, it's become part of our pilot currency sims to have two max crosswind, gusty, approaches and landings performed in the sim each quarter.

You guys do anything similar, or do y'all just wing it when it comes time to do it for real?

We do many of our landings in the box at the max demonstrated crosswind component.

It doesn't feel...quite the same, but the motions are the same. How's that sound?

 

[SeanD]

We do many of our landings in the box at the max demonstrated crosswind component.

It doesn't feel...quite the same, but the motions are the same. How's that sound?

He said "big shiny jet people" not little rusty turbo prop riff raff.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

He said "big shiny jet people" not little rusty turbo prop riff raff.

Oh right. Carry on.

 

[SeanD]

Oh right. Carry on.

Totally kidding. Id take the Bro over a jet any day.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Totally kidding. Id take the Bro over a jet any day.

And twice if it's a CRJ-200.

 

[ASpilot2be]

I have done 25 right across in the CASA on a slick runway. Of course the wind went from 15 to 25 while I was on downwind and didnt realize it. Silly UNK.

 

[JordanD]

That metro crew has balls of steel, major props.

 

[A Life Aloft]

Had to steal this line from Boris because I loved it so much.... Stop whimpering Nancy, and pay attention. We're landing.

 

[Cal Goat]

And twice if it's a CRJ-200.

Didn't start your 121 life in another 50 seat RJ? Could it have been that much better?

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Didn't start your 121 life in another 50 seat RJ? Could it have been that much better?

Yes I did; not especially.

I'm the kid in the back of the room shooting spitballs.

 

[Cal Goat]

Yes I did; not especially.

I'm the kid in the back of the room shooting spitballs.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Dude!

 

[Autothrust Blue]

 

[Seggy]

IS THAT RECKLESS OPERATION?!?!!?111!!one!

Pretty sad that folks are forgetting that the worst thing to say in aviation is 'hey watch this'. That was the point I was making in the other thread. Just because it is borderline legal here in the states, doesn't make it safe.

The video above is pilots landing the aircraft in sporty weather conditions who are being videoed unknown to them. Completely different scenario. You probably get that, but want to poke anyway.

 

[Bumblebee]

its cause you're so poke-able….

 

[RRPower]

Looks like LGA on a Tuesday...


On a serious note, I'm very disappointed in how little crosswind correction you see guys doing. It's a wonder half those planes don't have the gear ripped off. Very poor pilots out there.

On a positive note, I'm glad to see some people exercising good judgement and going around. Never hurts to try again. Better than to have your plane being picked up in pieces.

 

[SurferLucas]

Lighten up Francis...I'd hate for your wife to find you stroked out because you got so upset on the pilot forum.

Don't start none, don't be none.

The worst thing in aviation to say is 'I knocked up a FA'

 

[Skåning]

Lighten up Francis...I'd hate for your wife to find you stroked out because you got so upset on the pilot forum.

Don't start none, don't be none.

The worst thing in aviation to say is 'I knocked up a FA'

Especially if its a dude