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Old March 10th 08, 02:40 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Dan[_10_]
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Default First solo cross-country flight completed - question

On Mar 10, 10:24 am, Stealth Pilot
wrote:
On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:07:52 +0000 (UTC), Bertie the Bunyip
wrote:

Bertie the Bunyip wrote:

somewhat beyond the 18's advertised 20 knot demonstrated limit.


the demonstrated crosswind component is not a limit.
it is just the maximum value demonstrated during certification.

any crosswind landing is dependent on the skill of the pilot.

....you knew that.

Stealth Pilot



Rudder travel becomes an effective "limit" for all practical purposes
in the fwd slip (wing low) method.



Dan