Well, it seems a few of you have missed the point totally. My point in illustrating with first hand example a crosswind landing technique that works every time you try it. I will admit what I did that day in Hays KS might to some sound like it was careless and reckless, but I assure you it wasn't. The reason I made multiple attempts was make sure I could hold a track line that would work. Surprising as it may sound it was a very smooth touchdown. Great Bend was in mind if my third increase in airspeed didn't work. Out of thousands of landings that I have made it was a good example of what proper crosswind technique can do.
Peter in my opinion.. the maximum demonstrated crosswind component published by General Aviation aircraft manufactures doesn't reflect anything other than what the airplanes landing gear will withstand if a landing is totally blown.
Side Note:
I probably missed the FAA clear and concise written description of how crosswind landings are to be executed somewhere along the line. If any of you Hanger Queen pilots find that procedure in writing let me know. In all my years of flying, I only found one instructor that could teach and DO, to perfection a crosswind landing.
Anyway Matt, my suggestion is to keep the BobCat as clean as you can during a crosswind landing, and crabbing is not a good idea. Too many airplanes have been bent trying that one!
Lee