Bob,

Let me emphasize, in case you aren't aware, that the "demonstrated"
crosswind component in our a/c is NOT a limitation. It usually reflects
ONLY the test flight done on the first day when the crosswind exceeded that
required by the regulations (which is some percentage of the stall speed -
I don't recall the exact number).

I know a 'C' can handle a 25 kt direct crosswind.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

I'm aware of that.
The previous poster seemed to imply that Mooney deliberately set the
limitation low. Can any other J owners corroborate the 11 kt
demonstrated x/w for a J??
My M20C demonstrated x/w: 15 kt
My club PA32R300 demonstrated x/w: 17 kt
The M20 definitely has less rudder.
In 600 hrs I have not had the opportunity to land my C with more than
20kt of crosswind. 30 kts approaches my threshold speed of 65 kt,
which to line-up would mean crabbing to nearly 30 deg.
I'm saying that 30 kt would give me pause.
Bob Miller