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How safe is the Boeing 737-800 in high winds?
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I'm not good with flying. But on Wednesday morning I'm nevertheless flying from Gatwick to Bergen, Norway, travelling alone with two young children.
I'm trying desperately to not show my kids how afraid I am of flying - with families in two countries we have to do this all the time. So I have to be mentally prepared for this: the forecast is showing high winds.
Around the time of take-off (10:50) it shows 16-18 mps, ssw.
As far as I've been able to understand, this is at the limit of what a Boeing 737 can take? Or? Basically: Will we be safe? How can I know? Will it be bumpy? What will happen? Should we cancel 😳?
Can you help me understand?
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I'm not good with flying. But on Wednesday morning I'm nevertheless flying from Gatwick to Bergen, Norway, travelling alone with two young children.
I'm trying desperately to not show my kids how afraid I am of flying - with families in two countries we have to do this all the time. So I have to be mentally prepared for this: the forecast is showing high winds.
Around the time of take-off (10:50) it shows 16-18 mps, ssw.
As far as I've been able to understand, this is at the limit of what a Boeing 737 can take? Or? Basically: Will we be safe? How can I know? Will it be bumpy? What will happen? Should we cancel 😳?
Can you help me understand?
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I'm not good with flying. But on Wednesday morning I'm nevertheless flying from Gatwick to Bergen, Norway, travelling alone with two young children.
I'm trying desperately to not show my kids how afraid I am of flying - with families in two countries we have to do this all the time. So I have to be mentally prepared for this: the forecast is showing high winds.
Around the time of take-off (10:50) it shows 16-18 mps, ssw.
As far as I've been able to understand, this is at the limit of what a Boeing 737 can take? Or? Basically: Will we be safe? How can I know? Will it be bumpy? What will happen? Should we cancel 😳?
Can you help me understand?
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I'm not good with flying. But on Wednesday morning I'm nevertheless flying from Gatwick to Bergen, Norway, travelling alone with two young children.
I'm trying desperately to not show my kids how afraid I am of flying - with families in two countries we have to do this all the time. So I have to be mentally prepared for this: the forecast is showing high winds.
Around the time of take-off (10:50) it shows 16-18 mps, ssw.
As far as I've been able to understand, this is at the limit of what a Boeing 737 can take? Or? Basically: Will we be safe? How can I know? Will it be bumpy? What will happen? Should we cancel 😳?
Can you help me understand?
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Extremely safe.
Firstly, your pilots will have access to much more detailed and real-time weather information than you can get. They want to get home safely as much as you do, and will not fly if it is not safe to do so.
If the wind is coming from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit, which is good as aircraft takeoff and land into the wind whenever possible. If the wind is coming from the side - known as a crosswind - the limit in a 737 is about 36 knots/19 mps (the specific number can vary but that's a guide). The reason for this limit is to avoid the winnd blowing the plane off the side of the runway. So if the wind is that strong, hopefully the runway faces into wind, otherwise your pilot may have to delay the takeoff until it calms a bit.
Once the aircraft lifts off the ground, the wind speed is irrelevant (except for navigation purposes). Imagine a fast flowing river. Placing your canoe into the river when it is at such speed is difficult, but once you are in the middle of the water it is smooth as silk. The transition from ground to cruising altitude is similar. The initial climb will probably be turbulent but the aircraft is built to sustain more than nature can throw at it. Once at altitude the wind speed will almost certainly be much more than 100 knots - but just like the fast flowing river, if you close your eyes it will feel nice and smooth.
You should only cancel your flights if you want to throw away your money. Otherwise just try to relax, and understand that most airline delays that you hear of are caused by a pilot choosing safety over schedule.
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" from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit" well, you DO have Vne, though
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
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@Federico Well I guess, but, context! If the wind alone will exceed Vne in a 737 humanity has much bigger problems than this flight!
– Ben
1 hour ago
Sure, it's that I like nitpicking :P
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Please relax, as much as you can. The safety of your trip is the number one priority of the airline. As far as 'bumps' are concerned, there are always possibilities of them occurring, but there is no aeronautical reason to be concerned. Occasionally there are "bumps" in flight that will be uncomfortable, but very rarely injure the passengers belted in properly.
Have a good flight and I imagine the children will enjoy the experience for the first few minutes and then fall asleep.
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up vote
7
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Extremely safe.
Firstly, your pilots will have access to much more detailed and real-time weather information than you can get. They want to get home safely as much as you do, and will not fly if it is not safe to do so.
If the wind is coming from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit, which is good as aircraft takeoff and land into the wind whenever possible. If the wind is coming from the side - known as a crosswind - the limit in a 737 is about 36 knots/19 mps (the specific number can vary but that's a guide). The reason for this limit is to avoid the winnd blowing the plane off the side of the runway. So if the wind is that strong, hopefully the runway faces into wind, otherwise your pilot may have to delay the takeoff until it calms a bit.
Once the aircraft lifts off the ground, the wind speed is irrelevant (except for navigation purposes). Imagine a fast flowing river. Placing your canoe into the river when it is at such speed is difficult, but once you are in the middle of the water it is smooth as silk. The transition from ground to cruising altitude is similar. The initial climb will probably be turbulent but the aircraft is built to sustain more than nature can throw at it. Once at altitude the wind speed will almost certainly be much more than 100 knots - but just like the fast flowing river, if you close your eyes it will feel nice and smooth.
You should only cancel your flights if you want to throw away your money. Otherwise just try to relax, and understand that most airline delays that you hear of are caused by a pilot choosing safety over schedule.
answered 1 hour ago
Ben
7,58532346
" from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit" well, you DO have Vne, though
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
2
@Federico Well I guess, but, context! If the wind alone will exceed Vne in a 737 humanity has much bigger problems than this flight!
– Ben
1 hour ago
Sure, it's that I like nitpicking :P
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
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Extremely safe.
Firstly, your pilots will have access to much more detailed and real-time weather information than you can get. They want to get home safely as much as you do, and will not fly if it is not safe to do so.
If the wind is coming from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit, which is good as aircraft takeoff and land into the wind whenever possible. If the wind is coming from the side - known as a crosswind - the limit in a 737 is about 36 knots/19 mps (the specific number can vary but that's a guide). The reason for this limit is to avoid the winnd blowing the plane off the side of the runway. So if the wind is that strong, hopefully the runway faces into wind, otherwise your pilot may have to delay the takeoff until it calms a bit.
Once the aircraft lifts off the ground, the wind speed is irrelevant (except for navigation purposes). Imagine a fast flowing river. Placing your canoe into the river when it is at such speed is difficult, but once you are in the middle of the water it is smooth as silk. The transition from ground to cruising altitude is similar. The initial climb will probably be turbulent but the aircraft is built to sustain more than nature can throw at it. Once at altitude the wind speed will almost certainly be much more than 100 knots - but just like the fast flowing river, if you close your eyes it will feel nice and smooth.
You should only cancel your flights if you want to throw away your money. Otherwise just try to relax, and understand that most airline delays that you hear of are caused by a pilot choosing safety over schedule.
answered 1 hour ago
Ben
7,58532346
" from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit" well, you DO have Vne, though
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
2
@Federico Well I guess, but, context! If the wind alone will exceed Vne in a 737 humanity has much bigger problems than this flight!
– Ben
1 hour ago
Sure, it's that I like nitpicking :P
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
Extremely safe.
Firstly, your pilots will have access to much more detailed and real-time weather information than you can get. They want to get home safely as much as you do, and will not fly if it is not safe to do so.
If the wind is coming from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit, which is good as aircraft takeoff and land into the wind whenever possible. If the wind is coming from the side - known as a crosswind - the limit in a 737 is about 36 knots/19 mps (the specific number can vary but that's a guide). The reason for this limit is to avoid the winnd blowing the plane off the side of the runway. So if the wind is that strong, hopefully the runway faces into wind, otherwise your pilot may have to delay the takeoff until it calms a bit.
Once the aircraft lifts off the ground, the wind speed is irrelevant (except for navigation purposes). Imagine a fast flowing river. Placing your canoe into the river when it is at such speed is difficult, but once you are in the middle of the water it is smooth as silk. The transition from ground to cruising altitude is similar. The initial climb will probably be turbulent but the aircraft is built to sustain more than nature can throw at it. Once at altitude the wind speed will almost certainly be much more than 100 knots - but just like the fast flowing river, if you close your eyes it will feel nice and smooth.
You should only cancel your flights if you want to throw away your money. Otherwise just try to relax, and understand that most airline delays that you hear of are caused by a pilot choosing safety over schedule.
answered 1 hour ago
Ben
7,58532346
Extremely safe.
Firstly, your pilots will have access to much more detailed and real-time weather information than you can get. They want to get home safely as much as you do, and will not fly if it is not safe to do so.
If the wind is coming from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit, which is good as aircraft takeoff and land into the wind whenever possible. If the wind is coming from the side - known as a crosswind - the limit in a 737 is about 36 knots/19 mps (the specific number can vary but that's a guide). The reason for this limit is to avoid the winnd blowing the plane off the side of the runway. So if the wind is that strong, hopefully the runway faces into wind, otherwise your pilot may have to delay the takeoff until it calms a bit.
Once the aircraft lifts off the ground, the wind speed is irrelevant (except for navigation purposes). Imagine a fast flowing river. Placing your canoe into the river when it is at such speed is difficult, but once you are in the middle of the water it is smooth as silk. The transition from ground to cruising altitude is similar. The initial climb will probably be turbulent but the aircraft is built to sustain more than nature can throw at it. Once at altitude the wind speed will almost certainly be much more than 100 knots - but just like the fast flowing river, if you close your eyes it will feel nice and smooth.
You should only cancel your flights if you want to throw away your money. Otherwise just try to relax, and understand that most airline delays that you hear of are caused by a pilot choosing safety over schedule.
answered 1 hour ago
Ben
7,58532346
answered 1 hour ago
Ben
7,58532346
answered 1 hour ago
Ben
7,58532346
answered 1 hour ago
Ben
7,58532346
7,58532346
" from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit" well, you DO have Vne, though
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
2
@Federico Well I guess, but, context! If the wind alone will exceed Vne in a 737 humanity has much bigger problems than this flight!
– Ben
1 hour ago
Sure, it's that I like nitpicking :P
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
" from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit" well, you DO have Vne, though
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
2
@Federico Well I guess, but, context! If the wind alone will exceed Vne in a 737 humanity has much bigger problems than this flight!
– Ben
1 hour ago
Sure, it's that I like nitpicking :P
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
" from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit" well, you DO have Vne, though
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
" from straight ahead, there is no maximum limit" well, you DO have Vne, though
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
2
2
@Federico Well I guess, but, context! If the wind alone will exceed Vne in a 737 humanity has much bigger problems than this flight!
– Ben
1 hour ago
@Federico Well I guess, but, context! If the wind alone will exceed Vne in a 737 humanity has much bigger problems than this flight!
– Ben
1 hour ago
Sure, it's that I like nitpicking :P
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
Sure, it's that I like nitpicking :P
– Federico♦
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Please relax, as much as you can. The safety of your trip is the number one priority of the airline. As far as 'bumps' are concerned, there are always possibilities of them occurring, but there is no aeronautical reason to be concerned. Occasionally there are "bumps" in flight that will be uncomfortable, but very rarely injure the passengers belted in properly.
Have a good flight and I imagine the children will enjoy the experience for the first few minutes and then fall asleep.
answered 5 hours ago
Mike Brass
322119
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Please relax, as much as you can. The safety of your trip is the number one priority of the airline. As far as 'bumps' are concerned, there are always possibilities of them occurring, but there is no aeronautical reason to be concerned. Occasionally there are "bumps" in flight that will be uncomfortable, but very rarely injure the passengers belted in properly.
Have a good flight and I imagine the children will enjoy the experience for the first few minutes and then fall asleep.
answered 5 hours ago
Mike Brass
322119
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Please relax, as much as you can. The safety of your trip is the number one priority of the airline. As far as 'bumps' are concerned, there are always possibilities of them occurring, but there is no aeronautical reason to be concerned. Occasionally there are "bumps" in flight that will be uncomfortable, but very rarely injure the passengers belted in properly.
Have a good flight and I imagine the children will enjoy the experience for the first few minutes and then fall asleep.
answered 5 hours ago
Mike Brass
322119
Please relax, as much as you can. The safety of your trip is the number one priority of the airline. As far as 'bumps' are concerned, there are always possibilities of them occurring, but there is no aeronautical reason to be concerned. Occasionally there are "bumps" in flight that will be uncomfortable, but very rarely injure the passengers belted in properly.
Have a good flight and I imagine the children will enjoy the experience for the first few minutes and then fall asleep.
answered 5 hours ago
Mike Brass
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answered 5 hours ago
Mike Brass
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answered 5 hours ago
Mike Brass
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answered 5 hours ago
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