KR> cross wind limit

2019-04-29 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Something that can be even more of a concern than directional control is having a gust lift you off the runway before the plane is ready to fly. I'm not sure why my rudder would be any different than anyone else's, but it's always been sufficient to counter any wind no matter how strong. Theref

Re: KR> cross wind limit

2019-04-29 Thread Mark Jones via KRnet
With experience and in a 2S nose dragger, a 25 mph crosswind at 45 degrees was a piece of cake for me. When I arrived at the 2012 KR Gathering I made my shortest landing ever in N886MJ. The weather was not good that day as a matter of fact I landed 30 miles northwest of Mt Vernon because I had

Re: KR> cross wind limit

2019-04-29 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
et" > To: krnet@list.krnet.org > Cc: jeb > Subject: KR> cross wind limit > > What's y'alls cross wind limit? Tri-gear, tail wheel type of brakes? > > I've got nose wheel, Matco.  The other day while taxi testing in 15-20 > direct cross wind > > it weather

KR> cross wind limit

2019-04-29 Thread jeb via KRnet
What's y'alls cross wind limit? Tri-gear, tail wheel type of brakes? I've got nose wheel, Matco.  The other day while taxi testing in 15-20 direct cross wind it weather vaned pretty bad and left brake wasn't enough to keep it straight. ___ Searc