Where in the flght manual does it say that you have to hold a licence to fly the aircraft?
For commercial ops it can be assumed that all pilots will perform to a given standard. In short a limit can be imposed because there is a reasonable possibility you will bend it if you go beyond the limit.
Indeed. And guess what the imposed crosswinf limit will be!!
bookworm has posted a very valuable quote;
The highest 90-degree crosswind component tested satisfactorily should be put in the AFM as performance information
This places it in the same category as airfield performance.
What will your insurance company say if you run into the hedge at the end of a 499m strip when the flight manual says you need 500m in the conditions?
Anyone who wants to use a crosswind higher than the manufacturer has demonstrated as
being safe can do so any time they want. However, they simply have to be aware that if their insurance policy says no test flying then they are not covered.
They could always stand up in court after the accident and proudly tell the court that despite the damamged aircraft being evidence to the contrary, they are a pilot of above average ability........to the sound of "arrogant to$$3r" from everyone present.
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Pilot DAR,
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Love it, Must remember that in future.
Regards,
DFC