And furthermore, tried it yesterday on an MD-11, no big deal. As far as I can tell, if you take into account airflow disruption to the downwind engine(s) and pitot/static ports by compensating with extra airspeed during the maneuver, it’s very benign stuff, my son’s kid sister could pull it off without wetting dvt’s drawers.
Can’t really believe the above garbage regarding fin sideloads (AA587 notwithstanding), surely the designers took into account the possibility of repeated heavy turbulence encounters and max-dem crosswind landings.
Also not really sure why Prof Davies aka Handling the Big Jets pens his cryptic warnings regarding this subject re large transport category airplanes. Anyone know if he’s still alive, willing, and able to provide a reasonable explanation? If not, surely the Cathay Old School Boys must know!? They know everything, bless their degenerate RAF hearts!!