(I'm not sure this is the right subforum to post to, but I guess the moderators will move the post if needed.)
I have no clue about real flying, but I'm curious. I think that's enough to define the context of the question. So... when I was doing the XP Challenges from Condor Club, one with landing in a very strong crosswind got me thinking: what is the real-life procedure in a similar case?
Google tells me that the demonstrated crosswind component for ASK 21 is 15km/h (8 kts), which is way below what challenge #6 throws at you. Well, I guess the preferred real-life procedure would be "don't take off", but what if weather conditions change while flying or something? What would a real-life pilot do? Land in crosswind above the demonstrated? Find a field nearby to land upwind?
Crosswind XP challenge and reality
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Re: Crosswind XP challenge and reality
- use the right runway direction if there are more than two.
- land across the runway if the airfield is width enougth
- try to land with the cross wind (don't forget to get nose in landing direction while flatting out)
Re: Crosswind XP challenge and reality
Where do you find this challenge on Condor Club? I cant seem to find it.
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Re: Crosswind XP challenge and reality
Thanks for the answer. It never crossed my mind that a glider can be blown away after landing! (Also I guess in case of outlanding detaching wings in a strong wind to put the plane to a trailer is no easy task...)
You can find XP Challenges by selecting "Pilot's ranking list" tab and then XP Challenge subtab. Crosswind landings are challenges number 5 and number 6.