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Refer to figure or CAP 698 file 4.1.
Using the information provided below, calculate the maximum crosswind component that can be expected on departure.

Runway: 19
Wind: 270°(M)/24G35 KT

  • A
    4 kt
  • B
    6 kt
  • C
    34 kt
  • D
    24 kt

Refer to figure.
The Wind Component Graph is used for crosswind and horizontal (headwind or tailwind) wind component calculations.

So as to calculate the maximum crosswind component, we take into account the maximum wind velocity, 35 kt.

  1. Enter the graph with the angle difference between the Rwy 19 and the wind direction: 270° - 190° = 080°.
  2. Move along the 80o line, until you intersect the 35 kt maximum wind velocity arc.
  3. Move vertically downwards and read on the crosswind component scale the maximum crosswind component, 34 kts.

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