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Jan 24, 2018 | 4:29 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by flatlander

Nasty crosswind:

METAR: EGLL 241050Z AUTO 21020G35KT 6000 -RA SCT011 BKN016 OVC031 13/11 Q1004 TEMPO 3000 +RA BKN008

translated:

Wind 20 kt from the South/Southwest with gusts up to 35 kt

By way of comparison, I think the highest demonstrated crosswind on the A320 is gusting up to 38kt. That has been demonstrated by a test pilot. I don't know what BA's limits are, but I also know that it is not always wise to try to be a test pilot every day.

and not surprisingly from eurocontrol Tactical Update:

Quote:

EGLL (London Heathrow)
Arrivals regulated for most of the day due to weather (strong winds).
Moderate to high delays

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