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Old 27th Mar 2009, 04:58
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BelArgUSA
 
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Essentially, the FAA publishes a "demonstrated crosswind" limit...
It appears in your AFM, or your AOM.
For the 747 Classic - 30 Kts.
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Then there is a "company policy limit" which may appear in the GOM.
PanAm's for the 747 was - 30 kts... no surprise there.
No words about gusts, in the AFM, AOM or GOM.
My opinion, consider limiting yourself to gusts not exceeding steady wind limits.
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If you fly an airplane with a AFM or AOM "demonstrated limit" of 30 Kts -
And land with wind "35G45" direct crosswind, you are now a test pilot
That is the good wisdom of a friend formerly FAA inspector.
I dont think the insurance (nor your chief pilot) will appreciate any damage.
And FAA inspectors might call it "reckless" operation of an aircraft.
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Remember, little boy and little girls...
Swept wing airplanes, is not only the bank angle (and outer engine pods).
Nose up touchdown attitude of swept wings make bank+attitude limits more critical.
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When I landed in bad x-winds, I could have qualified for Navy pilot wings.

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