On 19 Sep 2006 03:40:56 -0700, "
wrote:


Having flown from the four main islands, whilst on vacation, you might
consider throwing cross-winds into the equation when you make your
decision.

Which islands/airports did you fly in to? Theres a few fun ones here.


Oahu (DH-2 seaplane & C172), Maui, Kalaupapa, Molokai, Lanai, Kona,
Hilo, Lihue. Done on more than one visit, with Instructor as tour
guide. Lihue was difficult but found ex. CFI doing tours in C206 so
arranged for me to fly, but not take-off or land.

In 2004 I checked out in Oahu and planned a day in Molokai but didn't
like the forecast low cloud and possible CB's so cancelled. Hopefully
I'll make it in 2007 as planning 4 weeks on Oahu and 3 weeks on Maui.

What are you talking about?

The fact that our winds are that messed up in Hawai'i, like I said
040@15G35, crosswind component plays a very minor role in my decision
as I've never had a crosswing component in Honolulu or Moloka'i of more
than 10 knots.

It was just a thought after seeing the commercials flying into Maui
fast and reduced flap. First time I ever had turbulence and croswwinds
at the same time. Made me wonder about wing low in low wing aircraft.
Having said that I deliberately tested myself in our Warrior with
~15Kt X-wind.

I guess you are looking at the Cardinal I see on the Moore Air Hawaii
website? That's where I did the BFR & checked out in 2004. Hopefull
check there again along with Maui Aviators.

David
pilot(at)lochaber-physio.co.uk
G-BHJO, Scotland, UK