Originally Posted by
Wayitup
Quick question please guys.....debate in the pub (two civilians) one says the Herc has no Xwind limit but is limited by the pilots rating.....the other says a/c itself does have Xwind limit.....Who is correct and what are the limits? (For sake of argument we'll say C130K OK). Thanks
The Herc does have a crosswind limit, and a max wind speed for taxiing.
For your question though I think you are both right to some extent.
RAF Hercs do have a crosswind limit to be observed at all times, usually encountered quite often way down south. When the runway is contaminated there are more restrictions. And when the aircraft is being flown by inexperienced crews then there are further limitations.
I reckon you both owe each other a beer.