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Old 5th Jul 2009, 22:52
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ZeeDoktor
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Not a factory test pilot myself, but on every type I was rated, max demonstrated xwind is less than max structural xwind (there often are engineering limits on gear) and generally the highest xwind the factory test pilot was landing the airplane at during the certification flights employing any technique to keep the airplane on the runway. Note that for some types you can't bank much at all during flare or you'll scrape ground with the engine pods.

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Doc