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Wow Joe, I can only imagine how close those tip tanks must have been to the ground sliding sideways in an early Lear! I flew a 24D once and it was pretty sensitive to winds.
I think the key to remember is that normal pilots do not look for reasons to use 100% of their skills. The key is to not put yourself in a situation where you end up using "everything you've got".
I've witnessed poor technique and absolutely amazing feats of aviation when it comes to crosswind landings. The smaller jets are difficult because the wingtips can be very close to the ground during the landing flare (12" or less in the case of a CRJ or Citation X). The larger jets are difficult because of the low slung engines.
If some desk pilot wants to fire me for making a safety related decision based on my experience and judgement I don't think I want to be working for them. My wife noticed some gray hairs on my head the other day, I can guess where each and every one came from.
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-Jess
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