[Members] 2 April 2024

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QotM
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You are flying an instrument approach to a runway where the crosswind
component is 20 knots. This runway is preferred due to the instrument
approach available and the current low ceiling conditions. The airplane
youre flying has a published demonstrated crosswind capability of 17
knots. Is it legal to use this runway, or are you operating outside the
limitations for the aircraft?


Scenario
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ATCs vectors to final routinely make approaches simpler for the pilot and
all controllers to move more airplanes from the sky to the runway in quick
succession. The problem comes when a last-minute change requires
reprogramming the avionics and another airplane closing in means there
isnt much time to get the right waypoints in the right places.


2 April 2024 1H0 Pilot Lounge 1830 CDT