Just a general question to those who do fly their KRs in wind, after getting the standard briefing that goes along with the type of crosswinds we are currently discussing, usually "moderate turbulence below 12,000", what kind of ride are we talking about here.
The question arises after flying a C182RG (heavy) out of Scottsdale AZ last week, the winds were 010 20/G25 using runway 3. Not a large factor for this plane. The briefing included the usual "mod turb below 12" and I wanted to see how that felt in AZ after having flown allot of it here in MI. The take off was not unusual at all but the ride was as rough as I have ever had in any airplane. I hit my head on the roof a couple of times. It was definitely a below maneuvering speed flight that day. The landing was 1.7 HR later and the wind died to 010 15/G20 and was not a factor. I might not do that in a KR. Anyone else? John Roffey Sometimes KR2S builder Fort Gratiot, MI
