The problem with diverting from Halifax is that Gander is probably
the closest runway that can take a 320, it's kinda sparse out that
way airport wise (and population wise). Maybe PEI, maybe not, and
probably the weather wasn't any better anywhere else.
As noted in my previous post, a sharp downdraft or microburst
happens too fast for the autopilot to "fix", and if the autoland
system can't do it, it would be pure luck that a slower to respond
human pilot would do any better.
On the subject of downdrafts and sudden loss of airspeed, some hoser
killed himself over in Souther Illinois this weekend flying his new
ultra-light in blustery weather. Must not have read the
instructions that clearly state "fly only in still air". Flying an
ultralight that goes maybe 25 mph in wind gusts up to 30 is suicidal.
Peter
Yesterday was crazy windy in the midwest. Everything that was not
battened down was moving. They said 30 with gusts higher, Seemed
more than that to me. More like 50/60 with higher gusts but it was a
wild day. blew into the evening too. it had limbs breaking off bare
trees. THAT is windy!
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