§ 4. Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the minimum crosswind speed for the landing of Vanguard, Comet and Trident aircraft, respectively.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe maximum wind component at right angles to the runway in which it has been demonstrated that the aircraft can land safely on a dry runway is as stated in the flight manual for each type of aircraft: 27 knots for the Vanguard, 28 knots for the Comet and 30 knots for the Trident.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithDoes the hon. Gentleman realise that as pure jet aircraft replace other types, the diversion rate at Edinburgh airport on account of crosswind is likely to jump alarmingly? What steps is he now taking to make certain that a second runway is ready for the time, only a few years away, when the majority of aircraft movements at Edinburgh will be by jet?
§ Mr. MallalieuWe are actively considering the future of this airport with the Edinburgh Corporation. I am to go up there next month, I hope, for a final settlement on this.