Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
No videos, but over the last few days here in the Houston area I've been flying approaches into 50 kt crosswinds. For an airplane with an autopilot, I didn't think I would find myself hand flying a 40 mile Localizer approach because 'George' just wasn't cutting it! Those winds are a kick'n alright!
USMCFLYR
Now that what's I'm talking about......using the ole "stick & rudder" skills that really tests you. I'm certain that you had to do that a time or two in the military as well.
Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
I used to fly coupled approaches in Cessna singles with KAP 140s and Garmin GF700 APs and it was not uncommon for the AP to reach its limits and let the airplane drift off course in stiff winds. You have to decouple it and hand fly at that point, no other choice.
....and looking forward to doing just that. Not all the time, just when those type conditions come up.
atp