Originally Posted by
Adlerdriver
Oh.. wow. Tell me more about this "outside the US" you speak of. And "hostile neighbors".... I think I peed myself a little just typing it.
Look you clown. If your company allows you to ignore manufacturer flight manual ops limits and do whatever you want, then have at it. I don't have that option nor did any other 121 airlines I worked for.
Regardless of thermals or tailwinds that turn to headwinds - If I'm looking at more than a 15 knot tailwind when I cross the threshold, I'm not allowed to land. I value my job, my license and the safety of our crew far more than being able to come on to APC and try to impress everyone with my war stories of crazy winds and scary neighbors. I'm not interested in comparing war stories from another life. Now I get stuff from A to B safely while complying with the restrictions my employer and aircraft manufacturer have imposed on me.
Sub Saharan Afrika. MSA 13000’, at war with neighboring country. I respect Mr. Boeing’s limitations. Landing with a tail wind happens. Having the info before commencing an approach is pilot s$&t. Call me Bozo. I’ve flown an approach with a tailwind below 1000’ that transitioned to a head wind on final. We knew this. We asked. I’m in economy comfort right now, domestic DH. I can regale all who will listen to more sky god stories so long as Gogo inflight WiFi and moderators allow. How are Syracuse overnight anyhow?