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Old 11-01-2009, 03:34 PM   #91 (permalink)
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Is this the regional forum?
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Old 11-01-2009, 04:05 PM   #92 (permalink)
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got a solution for you next time you have this particular problem. Pull out an E6B and a pencil. Tell him you are going to plot the headwind component to give yourself more accurate speed. Just wait till ATC gives you the wind check.

I was so going to ask today for a windcheck at the out station but I didn't get a chance, they gave it to me without asking. Preemptive strike.
I think tower is legally required to give you the winds when they give you a landing clearance.
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Old 11-02-2009, 05:39 AM   #93 (permalink)
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.... I'm sure you drive exactly 55mph on the freeway, exactly 15mph through a school zone, etc. If not, you are hypocrite!
Dude....I never speed through a school zone...however, I have on occasion pushed up to 57 or 58 on the highway...just my way of stickin' it to the man...Dude!
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Old 11-02-2009, 06:11 AM   #94 (permalink)
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I think tower is legally required to give you the winds when they give you a landing clearance.
Depends on what part of the world you are in. Many places around the world provide wind information with takeoff and landing clearences... for the tape of course...
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Old 11-02-2009, 06:12 AM   #95 (permalink)
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I'm so glad that I don't have to fly with guys like you. 179, 181 or 180? That's South, right? I'm not against following the rules but people like you are over-the-top.... to a Walmart greeter.
Lighten up Francis is right....That 179 or 181 cracked me up because I know darn well if Im on a heading and I look up on the MCP and see 1 degree off I reach up and tweak it....don't you? Come on now don't you?...admit it, it won't hurt a bit...
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Old 11-02-2009, 07:30 AM   #96 (permalink)
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If an ATIS is calling for gusty winds, I will ask for a wind check on final........mostly in hopes that the tower doesn't mention the gusty part anymore. Funny thing is....it seems to work 50% of the time!!!

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Old 11-02-2009, 08:37 AM   #97 (permalink)
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I can't believe this thread has lasted 10 pages. Lots of guys with lots of time on their hands.
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Especially since I have never heard the Delta guys ask for more wind checks then anyone else.
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:13 AM   #99 (permalink)
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I can't believe this thread has lasted 10 pages. Lots of guys with lots of time on their hands.
My apologies, I'm as guilty as anyone, I find it amusing though....shall we call this horse sufficiently pummeled?
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:39 AM   #100 (permalink)
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I can't believe this thread has lasted 10 pages. Lots of guys with lots of time on their hands.
All that laptop use in cruise?
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