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Old 01-26-2008, 11:08 AM   #29 (permalink)
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Here's some more info on the tail wind. It really a matter of certification process for transport aircraft. They are only tested to a maximum component, most of the time this is 10 kts. Traffic has a lot to do with it also. You can get a landing against the flow if traffic is light or late at night and get straight in landing with a light tail wind provided as Drcoopster states there is enough runway. Depending on which type of operations you are conducting (Part 121, Part 135, Part 91) there is a whole slue of regulations, guideline and procedure both company and FAA/CAA imposed that must be followed. Most of which deal with safety.

Here's an interesting look at just how many airplanes are in the sky at a given time. So lots of time you just have to go with the flow.
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