depending on the aircraft I prefer part flap for strong wind flying. The last thing I would want would be to have to abandon a landing in wind shear and turbulence.
Hanging on the prop 15 feet up with every bit of drag hanging out and a low powered engine isnt my idea of fun.
I would tend to use the flap setting on a particular aircraft which gives most lift for least drag especially in light, draggy, low powered aircraft where the poor engine needs as much help from not having drag in the event of windshear and downdraghts.
There was an arguement of not taking full flap till assured of landing. In strong winds and turbulence with a large cross factor and shear you never really are assured of landing.
At the end of the day what works for one doesnt for another and every situation is different.
Remember too that with a strong headwind component your landing distance will be much shorter so going for minimal landing speed is not so critical but being near the stall in shear/ lift and crosswind is!!!
Pilot Dar
You and I, and others here, are capable enough, that we should be inspiring newer pilots to carefully and safely challenge their own skills.
Totally agree but I also dont think students should only have a blinkered view! I love to watch the Red Bull Air Racing and see what the pilots and aircraft are capable of. That doesnt mean I am going to emulate them
If your ever over in the UK a Citation Ride is on as would love to meet you as I have done with quite a few on the forums now.
Pace