Flightradar24 Thread Part II

GBX wrote: »

Stobart from Edinburgh heading to Cork. STK3807. Lets hope they are ok getting down ok

Why wouldn't it? Complete headwind and the wind is slightly lower than earlier.

FR7149 going around at DUB

FR7123 go around at DUB

FR7149 on the ground now

Carnacalla wrote: »

Why wouldn't it? Complete headwind and the wind is slightly lower than earlier.

wind at 190degrees 29G47kt. looks challenging.

GBX wrote: »

Stobart from Edinburgh heading to Cork. STK3807. Lets hope they are ok getting down ok

Going around, failing that heading to Dub

aido76 wrote: »

Just took off again. I assume heading for Belfast!

Yea, up to BFS as there's still 150 pax in BFS waiting to get to LTN.

kub wrote: »

The last wind direction as reported to them was 190 degrees at 24 gusting 47.

Wind changing all the time. When I posted I noted the degrees when the runway is at 166degrees.

They are with Shannon control now heading back towards Dub.

Edit: they've changed their squawk too.

Carnacalla wrote: »

Why wouldn't it? Complete headwind and the wind is slightly lower than earlier.

You must bear in mind that just because the stated wind direction is closely aligned with the runway heading this does not mean all is going to be plain sailing. Windshear is defined as a sudden change in wind direction and/or velocity, so the wind may change momentarily which could lead to an unstable approach and necessitate a missed approach procedure.

Also, the surface wind is one thing but as you increase altitude the wind direction changes and the wind speed is greater. So surface wind of 190/25 may be 220/45 at 2000ft. Imagine this scenario while flying a precision approach and possibly struggling to maintain directional control or stability owing to the turbulence and environmental conditions present at the time.

Also maintaining a precise approach speed in conditions such as these is no easy feat, and again is a factor which must be taken into account as part of a multiple of variables which must all be considered when calculating or executing a successful approach/subsequent landing.

So even if the wind direction is close to the runway heading, when accompanied by strong winds and gusts it still presents problems to flight crews and must be dealt with accordingly.

Several flights doing up to 660kts south west of Newfoundland.

pepe the prawn wrote: »

Like one of my old instructors used to say, winds are like the female of the species, unpredictable, often volatile, and must be treated with caution and the utmost of respect! :pac:

Obviously a very knowledgeable gentleman

FR1453 / RYR91KY gone around too

3 out of 4 flight go arounds. only one making it down in last 20mins