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... We experience moderate to heavy chop on the descent through 15,000 ft. There was a low cloud ceiling and visibility was less than a mile on our approach. ATC informed me that there was a 30-mph crosswind, with gusts up to 50 mph. I knew we'd be in for a tough landing. I grasped the yoke of the Boeing 747 with both hands and slowly eased it forward to begin my final approach into IAD...rnMoments later, I exited the Denver-based United Airlines flight simulator with a greater respect for airline pilots and all who design, manufacture, and maintain these amazing aircraft.