Departures
 

Over the last few days, with the low pressure system that's been off of the west coast of the state and has now moved into northern Florida, Georgia,and SC area, I've been watching the departures from 28R from KPBI. This morning...they are just jaw dropping. Crabbing ain't the word. One Continental 737-8's track was 280; but his heading definitely was somewhere between 265 and 270.:eek:

I'm sure some of you along the east coast will observe and experience this today. If you can, post some video!



atp

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

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.

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.


....and looking forward to doing just that. Not all the time, just when those type conditions come up.:)




atp

NOPE!
Into the break for the 2 sec interval or the 10nm PAR :D
This hand flying LOC is all new to me too.
Today's adventure (especially this morning) was calm winds slot of training aircraft in the vicinity. Good times to be had by all!

USMCFLYR