I've often wondered why the main gear doesn't caster to facilitate crosswind/crabbed landings. Think how much easier it would be if you could stay crabbed into the wind even after main gear contact (at least until the front touches down).
That was a Top Secret feature of the B-52. The gear does angle to compensate for the crosswind factor. Of course, it didn't take long for the Soviets to get the info on that little feature.
It's called side-slipping. Pilots routinely use it when landing in strong crosswinds. I suspect the air frame and undercarriage are rated for crosswind landings, but only up to a certain point ... I'm not a pilot, nor do I play one on TV, so I'll defer to the "real" pilots on this.
Most of those monsters have already been withdrawn from service. Too big for most airports to handle, not the actual runway, but the passenger and cargo facilities. And they're only great for 2-3 really economic routes for them.
The rudder is what keeps the plane on the axis of the runway. The problem comes when you touch down and no longer have the airspeed for the rudder to correct for the crosswind.
The transition from flying to not flying is the hardest part of a crosswind landing.
Actually I am a commercial pilot. Lets not get into the pissing match of throwing down qualifications and experience.
Yes, very obvious there is a high crosswind component. But notice how stable the approach. It all went to shit when the pilot came out of the crab. The good pilots know their aircraft. They know how much is enough and how much is too much.
What the rudder fling from side to side. See how that coordinates (a slight delay) with the side motion of the aircraft? Notice how their is a cyclic oscillation? It is all caused by rudder deflection. One or both pilots got over their heads.
For reference, read up about Flight 587 (American Airlines, November 2001)
Is that a 2-piece rudder? Some for each pilot, like the elevator on some birds? It kinda looked like too many cooks spoil the soup, kinda deal. Maybe my imagination.
Then again, didn't an Emirates crew trash a bird on her maiden flight, without even getting it off the ground?
I cant imagine the stress on the struts.....
ReplyDeleteOr the pilot's sphincter.
DeleteI've often wondered why the main gear doesn't caster to facilitate crosswind/crabbed landings. Think how much easier it would be if you could stay crabbed into the wind even after main gear contact (at least until the front touches down).
ReplyDeleteThat was a Top Secret feature of the B-52. The gear does angle to compensate for the crosswind factor. Of course, it didn't take long for the Soviets to get the info on that little feature.
Delete....and MANY pants were shat.
ReplyDeleteTime for some new shocks, struts, & tires.
ReplyDeleteIt's called side-slipping. Pilots routinely use it when landing in strong crosswinds. I suspect the air frame and undercarriage are rated for crosswind landings, but only up to a certain point ... I'm not a pilot, nor do I play one on TV, so I'll defer to the "real" pilots on this.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/QSRLsebcCno
ReplyDeleteMost of those monsters have already been withdrawn from service. Too big for most airports to handle, not the actual runway, but the passenger and cargo facilities. And they're only great for 2-3 really economic routes for them.
ReplyDeleteAnd many pants were shat.
ReplyDeleteAnd I see Susan beat me to it. Should read all comments before posting I guess.
ReplyDeleteThey were stable until the asshole started mashing the rudder pedals. Notice how every bit of fishtail was caused by a panicked pilot.
ReplyDeleteTurd world shitholes put any body into the cockpit. Experience not required.
It's in a heavy crosswind. Look at the smoke coming off the wheels when it first touches down.
Deleteyer obviously NOT a pilot.
DeleteThe rudder is what keeps the plane on the axis of the runway. The problem comes when you touch down and no longer have the airspeed for the rudder to correct for the crosswind.
The transition from flying to not flying is the hardest part of a crosswind landing.
Dude actually did a good job for the conditions.
That kind of wind is routine at KCI. I've ridden in a Cessna for some fun cross wind landings. Those make your ass pucker.
Delete"Any landing that you can walk away from is a good one."
DeleteQuote attributed to someone that walked away from a good landing.
Actually I am a commercial pilot. Lets not get into the pissing match of throwing down qualifications and experience.
DeleteYes, very obvious there is a high crosswind component. But notice how stable the approach. It all went to shit when the pilot came out of the crab. The good pilots know their aircraft. They know how much is enough and how much is too much.
What the rudder fling from side to side. See how that coordinates (a slight delay) with the side motion of the aircraft? Notice how their is a cyclic oscillation? It is all caused by rudder deflection. One or both pilots got over their heads.
For reference, read up about Flight 587 (American Airlines, November 2001)
Is that a 2-piece rudder? Some for each pilot, like the elevator on some birds?
DeleteIt kinda looked like too many cooks spoil the soup, kinda deal. Maybe my imagination.
Then again, didn't an Emirates crew trash a bird on her maiden flight, without even getting it off the ground?
Crosswind yes, but I see a lot of pi;lot-induced yaw. Saudi pilot?
ReplyDeletePIO - Pilot Induced Oscillations.
DeleteCrosswind yes, but I see a lot of pi;lot-induced yaw. Saudi pilot?
ReplyDeleteCrosswind yes, but I see a lot of pi;lot-induced yaw. Saudi pilot?
ReplyDeleteYes, oldsurfer. Crosswind.
ReplyDelete"For our squeamish passengers the steward-i will be around shortly to help you clean out your shorts"...
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