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September 23rd 07, 07:54 PM
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Downwind Landings
"Jim Burns" wrote in message ... "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 
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