Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. We use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the centerline. This puts you at risk of an accelerated stall. We call this de-crabbing.
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