Originally Posted by
Whirlybird
I can't think of any reason for a wind limit....unless the wind was so abnormally strong that it would blow the helicopter apart or you'd get retreating blade stall in normal flight! I've flown the R22 in 40kt winds before; it's not fun, but it's OK.
Why on earth would the strength of the wind cause you to get retreating blade stall? Once airborne, the strength of the wind is irrelevant (apart from the turbulence it produces) as you are moving with the wind!
