Hurricane hunters?

Peter Duniho wrote:

That "answer" is also incomplete. The airframe can be damaged without the
relative wind rising above the relevant certificated maximum speeds.

I think there is a maximum gust amplitude for which the integrity of the
airframe is guaranteed. Don't know how much it is nor where that would
be defined, though. (Most probably in the FARs (USA) or the JARs
(Europe), but I'm not going to search.)

Stefan

"Stefan" wrote in message
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I think there is a maximum gust amplitude for which the integrity of the
airframe is guaranteed.

There is, and a gust greater than that may damage the airframe. Regardless
of what airspeed one is flying.

Which is what I said.

The bottom line: there is no speed at which one can guarantee the airframe
won't be damaged. Even sitting still on the ground, it is theoretically
possible to have a strong enough wind to damage the airframe.

"Safe" flight through a hurricane involves a LOT more than just picking the
right airspeed.

Pete