What does a yaw damper do to counteract Dutch roll?
What does a yaw damper do to counteract Dutch roll? Most modern swept-wing aircraft have yaw dampers that automatically correct for Dutch roll by quickly adjusting the rudder. If your yaw damper's inoperative, stopping the roll can be more tricky. Many modern swept-wing jets will fly themselves out of Dutch roll if you stop adding control inputs.
Can you land with a tailwind?
There's no doubt that while you can land with a tailwind, it increases your risk of things going wrong. But at the same time, most GA airplanes have performance charts that let you calculate takeoffs and landings with up to 10 knots of tailwind.