On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:16:44 GMT, "john hawkins"
wrote:

I got my PPL in Florida and a few years later moved to Texas. When I got my
first checkout in TX it was blowing 25 Knts. I was astounded that anyone
would fly in such winds.

It depends on where the winds are. A 25 knot headwind makes for a
nice touchdown or fast liftoff! G

Also, steady is far different than gusts. I'd rather land in 20
steady than 5G20.