Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. Your ailerons and rudder will be neutral once you’re in the crab position. We use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the centerline. Simultaneously, we apply ailerons opposite the rudder input. We call this de-crabbing.
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