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Old 3rd Sep 2009, 13:39
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gasax
 
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I'll take your point about 60 kts Pace, but as a Cub lands at less than 35 I'm sure you can see that whilst flying in 50kts of wind is possible (backwards is particular fun if you're not going anywhere!) there is a bit of a problem in the landing phase.

It can be done but usually involves getting someone on the ground to help or somewhat unusual measures.

I've landed into the lee of some trees at a strip, into the lee of a large hangar at an airfield, and had my passenger hanging on for all she was worth to a wingtip at Newcastle. Essentially if the wind gets over 30 kts these aircraft can be picked up and rolled into a ball.
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