How does the LNC2 do in a tail-wind landing situation? So far, I have avoided this situation, but I would like to be prepared. What is the maximum tail-wind component you would land with, assuming there is plenty of runway?

The reason I ask is that a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that the tower had people landing down wind at my home base airport, Concord, CA. Visibility was only 2 miles in mist. IFR traffic was arriving on the RWY 19 LDA approach. ( I am not IFR rated, but I think this is the only approach into Concord. I assume that whenever it is IFR, they are forced to use runway 19). Special VFR traffic was also arriving and departing on runway 19, with a delay of up to 30 minutes. The wind was from the North at 8 to 10 knots. Looking at the wind sock, it was pretty much dead down wind for runway 19.

How would you feel about landing with a 10 knot tail wind, assuming a long runway?

Mike Reinath
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