Originally Posted by
LAfrequentflyer
Yeah...I'm planning on using that one...If they press for an example I'll tell them something from my student pilot days : like landing with a tailwind or alt. bust while on a x-country as a student...Of course, I learned from those mistakes and strive to be a better pilot everytime I fly...
-LAFF
AFAIK, there is no FAR against landing with a tailwind. I do it fairly regularly in order to help keep gravel off of the prop, but I always think about it before I do it. How long is the runway? Is it wet/icy? How much tailwind? Am I loaded or nearly empty?