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Originally Posted by jrh  It doesn't matter what the POH says. Killbilly just demonstrated a 152 can land in 23 knot crosswind.
Check the winds, line up on the correct runway, and fly the plane.
If you don't think you can handle it, divert to the nearest airport with a runway straight in to the wind. |
Well, I disagree. It DOES matter what the POH says, and you as an instructor... I would hate to see you intentionally throw out the wrong message there. Probably not what you are trying to say...right? And, I would also make it a point to teach about not flying into a TFR either
Hey man, just trying to be helpful and not trying to cause any ruckus. Politically, my comments are of a constructive manner and I am more than happy to see and experience the highs that Billy is currently experiencing in getting his wings. That is the way it should be.
But, I think a major disclaimer should be thrown out there about teaching a post solo / pre PPL student to intentionally 'possibly' exceed the cross-wind component of the airplane. This could send the wrong message that....well, I know I can do it because I did this one time with my CFI and nothing bad happened. And to empower the student to question his CFI like any good student should. Also, to use the experience to 'simulate' emergency situations of flying into frontal activity and just how to handle it (like they did). I sure wish I would have been given that training opportunity back then, as it almost cost me a permanent dirt nap from finding out the hard way.
Billy, keep up the good work and keep the stories coming and let me know when you get to the IR. I got some videos for you!