gust factor

[AJL5236]

Had a discussion with a fellow pilot today about gust factors. Are you guys adding half of the gust factor or the full gust factor to the Vref speed? I have always been taught 1/2 the gust factor and the other has been taught the full gust factor. What is everyone esle doing"?... did a few searches on the .net and have found it mentioned both ways as all, what is the majority using? thanks

 

[stratman560]

We have always figured half the gust factor in addition to Vref on the C560. FYI.

 

[svcta]

Depends on your company's take on it....I've heard of some that add 1/2 the steady and all of the peak up to 20(if memory serves.....and this was on heavy's) and others that add 1/2 the gust.

 

[falconpilot]

Standard rule of thumb is usually

Half the steady wind + all the gust not to exceed 20kts

 

[Hugh Johnson]

Check your AFM. The F900 AFM is all the wind, half the gust with a limit of 20 KIAS.

 

[falconpilot]

Check your AFM. The F900 AFM is all the wind, half the gust with a limit of 20 KIAS.

Check YOUR afm... or page n-12 in the FSI check list...
"All wind gust + 1/2 steady wind (20kts maximum)"

All Falcons are this way...

 

[PUNISHER]

LearJet 25 AFM

Says add half the gust

 

[AJL5236]

should have included the type in the original post.. beechjet 400a

 

[PiratePilot]

We operate a BE-400A and the book states that "Final approach speed shall be no less than Vref +5 KIAS, nor greater than Vref + 15 KIAS." I apply 1/2 the steady state wind plus the entire gust not to exceed 15 KIAS.

 

[PUNISHER]

LearJet 25 AFM

I meant to say, add half the gust factor,
sorry it won't let me edit my post for some reason.