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 Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:14 pm Post subject: crosswind |
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Hello0 Group.
I have a question? What do you experienced pilots with experience in the Kolb0 Firestar feel is a max mph crosswind 0 that you would attempt to make a 0 landing. Thanks in advance.
Jim0 swan
Michigan
Future firestar owner.0
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John Hauck
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:35 pm Post subject: crosswind |
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| Kolb Firestar feel is a max mph crosswind that you would attempt
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| Jim swan
Jim:
Anything over 15 mph 90 deg cross wind will certainly overpower the
rudder on FS's and other model Kolbs.
I know, I know. Some on the Kolb List are doing 90 deg cross wind
landings at 25+ mph. Only thing I can say about that is they are a
lot more experienced flying in wind than I am. One day I hope to
learn their technique.
Kolbs usually land slow enough to land most any place, like across the
runway at larger airports, to get the nose into the wind. When the
wind is honking, I try to get as much of the nose into the wind as I
can.
Another normal procedure that works well with Kolbs, as it does other
airplanes, is to drop the wing on the up wind side and hold it through
touchdown. Get a lot more out of your Kolb that way.
All the above are my own humble opinions. Don't try them at home.
This year at OSH we flew with a 90 deg cross wind at 15 to 18 mph. A
lot of mechanical turbulence from the houses, barns, large trees,
etc., created an exciting atmosphere for landing. Good practice.
Take care,
john h
mkIII
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eagle1(at)commspeed.net
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:59 pm Post subject: crosswind |
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Only as much as you feel comfortable in being able to handle0 it.
Az. Bald0 Eagle
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grabo172
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:19 am Post subject: Re: crosswind |
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Right now, until I get some more practice, I'm limiting myself to a 10 MPH (8 KT) crosswind.
I went out and did some landings yesterday in this condition and they were a fun ride! Of course I've got lots of Mechanical turbulance that is effect at my field (houses, buildings, hangars, trees) really close to the RW (sometimes right up to the runway). (see pictures below)
I'f I'm at a real airport with more of an open space with little interference, maybe I'll bump it up to 10 Kts
I've got no problem in a GA plane in handling all the way up to (and sometimes above) the Max demo Xwind for the planes, but our birds are so light, they don't have the momentum going for them to keep them straight.
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jimhefner
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 7:37 am Post subject: Re: crosswind |
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The surface you are landing on makes a difference as well. Landing on pavement vs gravel, dirt or grass is a whole different deal. Loose surfaces are more foregiving than asphalt or concrete runways so you can get away with landing in more x-wind on them since the wheels can slide and you can straighten up after touchdown if you get a little sideways on them without getting slung back in the other direction like what can have happen on pavement.
When I was first learning to fly the Firefly I landed on a gravel taxiway if there was any significant x-wind and still would in heartbeat if it was really blowing x-wind.
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