"BT" wrote in message
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In my experience though, a 5 knot limit is a bit on the low side.

Have you flown a DA20? it has glider wings..

What's the maximum demonstrated crosswind for the DA20?

I realize that the DA20 has a higher aspect ratio wing than similar
airplanes, but with a wing span just under 36' it doesn't have "glider
wings".

5knts for first solo may be prudent..
up to 10knts when ready for the check ride.

Unless the maximum demonstrated crosswind for the DA20 is significantly
lower than that for other airplanes, I see no reason that lower limits
applied to students should not be comparable to those for other airplanes.

Pete