Originally Posted by
Bill Greenwood
We are getting to Spring , the time of the year when it often is more windy in the Denver area, and more turbulent enroute.
So, when you are flying dual with a CFI, it would be well to go up on some windy days and learn to handle it, especially crosswinds, so you won't be unprepared when solo.
Otherwise, the Gobosh is a very light wing loaded airplane, so wind will affect it. If you are ever solo and the crosswind is too much ( I don't know the limit,but perhaps over 15 knots or so) don't hesitate to go to the other runway and APA has both , or even go to another airport.
And mostly Boulder and Metro are windier than Apa. And usually winds are calmer in the morning and pick up in the afternoon and then calm again at dusk.
If the 9,000 foot winds are over 25 knots it can be pretty rough.