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Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. Your ailerons and rudder will be neutral once you’re in the crab position. Simultaneously, we apply ailerons opposite the rudder input. The ailerons control our lateral position over the runway. This puts you at risk of an accelerated stall.