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

Pilot Institute

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. A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs. We call this de-crabbing. Instead, look down to the end of the runway.