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

Pilot Institute

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Why Crosswind Landings Aren’t Easy Ideally, pilots want the wind to hit the aircraft dead on the nose while landing. Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. Many pilots de-crab right before touchdown.