Assymetrical Thrust proper tech in x-wind?
08-08-2009 | 05:53 PM
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From: A320 Captain
I have never used asymmetrical thrust in a turbine and have never been in a situation where I even considered it, but I have talked to a bunch of B1900 pilots who claimed that during extreme crosswind landings it was definitely a good technique that helped get the airplane down on the ground and through the rollout safely.
Maybe any B1900 pilots can contribute?
Maybe any B1900 pilots can contribute?
08-08-2009 | 07:02 PM
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From: R U Serious?
I have landed the Mighty Beech in max X-wind more times than I can count....never needed anything other than full power or idle. The barber pole was your friend. Seriously though, I subscribe to the levers together crowd.
08-08-2009 | 07:13 PM
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If you're flying a multi-engine jet, no. Put the upwind wing down and use opposite rudder. Do it about 1000 to 500 feet from touchdown. Hold the controls throughout the landing and roll out. Works every time and ensures a nice touchdown.
08-08-2009 | 08:10 PM
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From: Fero's
Never have used it in a jet but I used to use it in the Shorts 360 all the time. It was just a matter of "idleing" the downwind engine in the flare. Seemed to help in an airplane that was crosswind challenged.
08-08-2009 | 10:03 PM
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08-08-2009 | 10:07 PM
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What I don't understand is, once you reduce the thrust on the downwind engine, you will introduce a drift into that direction. To compensate for that drift, you must bank into the upwind engine and/or the wind. (I could be missing something)
I don't understand how reducing power on the downwind engine solves or helps your situation.
As buzzpat said before, forward slip (bank into the wind, downwind rudder) works just fine, even in the big jets.
I don't understand how reducing power on the downwind engine solves or helps your situation.
As buzzpat said before, forward slip (bank into the wind, downwind rudder) works just fine, even in the big jets.
08-08-2009 | 10:23 PM
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I don't like the forward slip, btw. Increases pax discomfort and decreases performance.
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