Quick query, commercial pilots
Discussion
Due to be flying out of Bristol tomorrow, mid afternoon, to Fuertaventura.
Strong winds are forecast (35-45 mph)
I wondered what effect this was likely to have upon flight schedules? Obviously strong winds will probably require greater intervals between TO and landing, with knock on effects on arrival and departure times, but what wind speed starts to seriously affect the ability of commercial airliners to safely function? When do you start seeing cancellations?
Strong winds are forecast (35-45 mph)
I wondered what effect this was likely to have upon flight schedules? Obviously strong winds will probably require greater intervals between TO and landing, with knock on effects on arrival and departure times, but what wind speed starts to seriously affect the ability of commercial airliners to safely function? When do you start seeing cancellations?
) wind shifts the turbulence from passing aircraft more quickly so could actually reduce the time needed to wait between planes.The wind isn't too bad, it will be coming from WSW so aircraft landing will be on runway 27. This is good as landing 09 at Bristol in windy conditions isn't exactly the nicest with that big bump on the runway. Incoming aircraft may be inconvenienced a bit.
I remember the first time I flew into Bristol airport. I was a passenger. Technically it was actually the first three times I flew there...
I remember the first time I flew into Bristol airport. I was a passenger. Technically it was actually the first three times I flew there...
JuniorD said:
The wind isn't too bad, it will be coming from WSW so aircraft landing will be on runway 27. This is good as landing 09 at Bristol in windy conditions isn't exactly the nicest with that big bump on the runway. Incoming aircraft may be inconvenienced a bit.
I think I'll go up to the common tomorrow for a bit of entertainment.The runway in use would normally be into wind or nearly so. Pilots are trained to deal with crosswind take offs and landings. Cw landings can be pretty challenging but I have very rarely encountered wind conditions outside my training scope, but it does happen of course. Pilots receive landing conditions long before they begin their approach. Decision making in the cockpit is key.
Don’t know about Bristol most of my flying was based in the Middle East where high winds were invariably encountered in the afternoons.
Don’t know about Bristol most of my flying was based in the Middle East where high winds were invariably encountered in the afternoons.
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