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Originally Posted by Captain Avgas
Let me get this right. On the one hand you're saying that you do not agree that the cross wind component would be less for a taildragger than a tricycle (of the same model). On the other hand (in the same paragraph) you're saying that if the crosswind component is exceeded there is "a greater likelihood of a mishap in the taildragger due to its less forgiving nature".
Either I'm totally confused or you're totally confused.
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My "definition" of crosswind component capability is the amount of direct crosswind the plane can handle with full control inputs and remain lined up straight with the runway without drifting. If you compare an RV6 versus and RV6A, for example, they should both handle the same crosswind component until you either drift or crab. But if you exceed that point and start drifting and/ or crabbing at touchdown, the 6A is going to be more forgiving due to it's landing gear configuration. Hope that clears things up.