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"BTIZ" wrote in message
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and what is the published max demonstrated crosswind ??
less than 20knts in my guess..



It also depends on how you're loaded. As the CG moves back
the rudder is working off a shorter arm in trying to pivot the
airplane straight. With a more forward CG it's effectiveness
will stay to a lower airspeed. The real bottom line is whether
or not you can keep the nose straight with the amount of
aileron needed to stay over the centerline.

The max demonstrated number is a good guideline for your
average pilot. For those that fly in areas of the country with
high winds a lot of the time they get a little more skilled at
handling the xw.

On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 18:02:35 -0800, "BTIZ"
wrote:

and what is the published max demonstrated crosswind ??
less than 20knts in my guess..

Which has nothing to do with real life.

but I agree.. 40 degree flaps in a cross wind is not a good idea..
even less so for a Cessna

I would agree for a gusty cross wind, but not a steady wind.

OTOH it does depend on the airplane.
I always used full flaps in the Cherokee. Never found a reason not to
and I flew in a lot of windy conditions.

Then again I've landed a 150 in some very strong cross winds and I
used full flaps. However which every configuration you choose, work
up to it. Just because some one else does it doesn't mean you can use
any particular configuration in wind conditions you haven't
experienced before.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com


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