Saratoga and 39kt crosswind

compilot65 · March 21st, 2008, 13:57

Mav I just had a guy try to land on 26 with a 39kt crosswind. Winds were 330 at 22 gusting to 39. He almost hit the tower.I think he needs new shorts.

beechpilot · March 21st, 2008, 16:17

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Originally Posted by compilot65

Mav I just had a guy try to land on 26 with a 39kt crosswind. Winds were 330 at 22 gusting to 39. He almost hit the tower.I think he needs new shorts.

Why wasn't he using 35?!!!????

n57flyguy · March 21st, 2008, 16:38

That's why people should work the line once in their life, to see what NOT to do.

beechpilot · March 21st, 2008, 16:46

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Originally Posted by n57flyguy

That's why people should work the line once in their life, to see what NOT to do.

Sad, but true. Unfortunately, I've seen people make huge mistakes that have resulted in them no longer being here.

compilot65 · March 21st, 2008, 17:44

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Originally Posted by beechpilot

Why wasn't he using 35?!!!????

He did not see the wind sock. At one point he heard 280 for winds. He got about 50ft above 26 and almost stalled it, then went around to 35.The wind was so strong it was pushing the plane towards the beacon tower.Missed it by about 100ft.

March 21st, 2008, 13:57	#1
compilot65 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KAUG Posts: 21	Saratoga and 39kt crosswind Mav I just had a guy try to land on 26 with a 39kt crosswind. Winds were 330 at 22 gusting to 39. He almost hit the tower.I think he needs new shorts.

March 21st, 2008, 16:38	#3
n57flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,724	Re: Saratoga and 39kt crosswind That's why people should work the line once in their life, to see what NOT to do. __________________ -Paul It ain't always 65 and sunny

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