IFR Mastery #2: Circling Approach vs Tailwind?

IFR Mastery:
Circling Approach vs. Tailwind
Current Weather at Destination Airport Hartford-Brainard (HFD):
Temperature: 17c
Dewpoint: 14c
Visibility 2 miles, light rain
Few clouds at 700’; broken at 2500’
Surface winds 190@3kts
Winds aloft (3000’) 180@20kts
Runway surface is wet
Forecast is calling for the same weather to continue in the area
for the next 2 hours before gradually improving.
Hartford-Brainard (HFD) Airport Information:
Current Weather at Alternate Airport Bradley Intl (BDL):
Temperature: 17c
Dewpoint: 14c
Visibility 2 miles, light rain
Overcast at 600’
Surface winds 200@5kts
Winds aloft (3000’) 180@20kts
Runway surface is wet
Forecast is calling for the same weather to continue in the area
for the next 2 hours before gradually improving.
Note: BDL is 12.2 NM north of HFD
Bradley Intl (BDL) Airport Information:
Aircraft Information (Cessna P210):
Aircraft is currently 10% below maximum landing weight.
Aircraft is equipped with Horton STOL kit and Precise Flight speed
brakes.
At the time of the approach into KHFD, there is approximately 4
hours of fuel on board.
Aircraft Performance:
Landing Performance Chart:
General Information: