Originally Posted by
Ewfflyer
I feel neither technique at X-winds above 25(or 30 for the heavier stuff) is probably anywhere considered smart for Pax operations. Pending your ability to get the mains down and have aligned to the runway with minimal drift is really what will make or break you, unless you have underwing engines that just got an asphault sandwich! (Oh please.....Mr. Ewfflyer)
This thread has gotten so far off DWS1's original posting but for what it's worth, several large transport category jet aircraft are certified for maximum demonstrated crosswind landings well above 25-30 knts. There is not, nor has there ever been a "safety issue" for passengers. My first landing, during IOE, in a B-777 at ORD was with a sustained crosswind component of 31 knots. Does that make me Superman ?
No way ! I'm just flying the aircraft "by the book". It's done
all the time. For the record, the B-777 was certified for a maximum demonstrated crosswind of 38 knots simply because the FAA could not find a crosswind greater than that during the certification tests. The B-757 and 767 are similiar in their ability to handle crosswinds, as are a number of other jet aircraft.
Back to the original posting. A transport category turbojet aircraft or any jet aircraft is
never landed with one powerplant at a reduced power setting (barring non-normal procedures)to handle a crosswind. One controls roll and yaw issues with
aileron and rudder.
I'm sorry Professor...what am I missing ?????
G'Day Mates
