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Old 3rd Aug 2014, 13:04
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Crosswind check on next BFR??
My old RAAF Pilot's Notes Publication No. 416 February 1944 for Tiger Moth Aircraft says nothing about maximum crosswind component. With only a tail skid and no brakes then I guess you need to avoid any crosswind. If you can't take off and land into wind then don't fly that day. I suppose the Tiger Moth that crashed also had its leading edge slots removed to save maintenance money. It so, that's a great pity. Although the slots reduced the stall speed by only about three knots they had the big advantage of signalling the approaching stall by the unmistakeable noise of the slots clacking in and out.
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