ABC gutter trash...
Cross winds have to be less than 20 knots and tail winds less than 5 knots.
My brief re-read of the rules, is that this part is dictated by the manufacturers POH, including demonstrated Xwind and performance data, closely followed by the operators handbooks and policy, at all times decided by the Pilot in command. Dang, I am ticketed on lighties with a better Xwind componant than this purported.
Greg Hood should have told em to get stuffed until they get a clue.
YMML cross runway ops have operated for years without seperation incidents. LAHSO is more risky, but the traffic levels see to it that LAHSO is rarely used.
This ABC left wing crap is saying the controllers cannot do their job and need further regulation.
Truth is, the ABC can't do their job and need another funding cut!