Tested myself on a x-wind take off and landing today.
I hadn't really practiced/experienced much in the way of xwinds in my hours with the RV12. I've been in strong enough winds, but have been lucky enough to have it mostly down the runway at my destination.
Anyway, I thought I'd give it a try considering when I first got the ASOS it was 250 5G10. Not too bad. Just 40 degrees off runway.
Well, let me tell ya. By the time I came around to land, things changed fast. 230 10G20. I managed to stay on runway center just fine thanks to the 12's huge rudder. But it seemed like each time I was about to touch, a gust would pop me back up. The AOA beeper got a workout! Good news is I was actually able to touch down gently.
The 12 really is a capable plane. Wish it had maybe a bit more speed/range (classic 12 here), but I can help but just love the little thing!
I hadn't really practiced/experienced much in the way of xwinds in my hours with the RV12. I've been in strong enough winds, but have been lucky enough to have it mostly down the runway at my destination.
Anyway, I thought I'd give it a try considering when I first got the ASOS it was 250 5G10. Not too bad. Just 40 degrees off runway.
Well, let me tell ya. By the time I came around to land, things changed fast. 230 10G20. I managed to stay on runway center just fine thanks to the 12's huge rudder. But it seemed like each time I was about to touch, a gust would pop me back up. The AOA beeper got a workout! Good news is I was actually able to touch down gently.
The 12 really is a capable plane. Wish it had maybe a bit more speed/range (classic 12 here), but I can help but just love the little thing!