"Jim Burns" wrote in message
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"Kyle Boatright"
What is your threshold for landing (or departing) downwind?

Runway length.
Jim

Controllability doesn't enter into equation? It does for me.

With a 10 knot headwind, I have lots of rudder authority at 10 or 20 knots
of groundspeed on roll-out. With a 10 knot tailwind, there is no rudder
authority at 10 knots of groundspeed.

There is always the consideration of an engine failure. On takeoff or
landing, I'd prefer to be pointed into the wind if the prop stops, rather
than having to land downwind or attempt a low altitude turn into the wind...

KB