Kiwiguy. Which Boeing published document states that the crosswind limits as you stated are dependant on flap setting under normal conditions. Or are your figures only your specific company limitations rather than manufacturer´s limits? In addition, I find it difficult to believe that New Zealand pilots would land with a 50-60 knot crosswind component when the manufacturer´s limitation is well below that. Remind me not to buy a second hand 737 from a NZ operator..
Of course if what you meant to say is that Wellington has strong winds and Boeings routinely land with a 50 knot headwind component and not crosswind component, then that is understandable. Your comments on the landing of your light aircraft with 45 knot crosswind component either indicates you are a Walter Mitty nutter on these pages or you and your instructor should have your licences taken away. Certainly your light aircraft should be subject to an airworthiness maintenance check on the landing gear attachments if indeed you were foolish enough to land in such strong crosswinds beyond the manufacturer´s limit.
Last edited by Centaurus; 21st November 2006 at 15:09.