Simple Flying

AUGUST 15, 2024

With millions of flights every year and thousands of aircraft, it can be easy to forget that every plane goes through rigorous testing before flying commercially. As the industry has significantly innovated over the past few decades, modern aircraft are tested across a variety of scenarios to ensure that they operate safely and properly.

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Crosswind Runway Jet 111

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques. Plan for crosswind conditions with step-by-step procedures. The greater the crosswind, the steeper the aircraft’s bank into the wind.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Ask Captain Lim

DECEMBER 11, 2024

An Airbus A350 in a strong crosswind with nose pointing away How do pilots handle their planes in strong crosswinds? Landing in strong crosswinds is among the most challenging tasks for pilots, requiring precise techniques to ensure the aircraft touches down safely. Some airlines impose a lower limitation.

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Crosswind Pilot Approach Final Approach 52

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And the scenario could become even more concerning if a high-crosswind or an engine-out condition were to occur simultaneously with a jammed or restricted rudder. On August 28, 2024, Boeing notified the NTSB that 25 US-registered planes have or had an affected SVO-730 rudder rollout guidance actuator installed.

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Rudder Crosswind Airplanes Pilot 304

Simple Flying

AUGUST 23, 2024

A crabbed landing is performed during crosswind when an aircraft is landed by pointing the nose of the aircraft into the wind on landing. The name comes from how crabs walk sideways on the beach (crabs face one direction but walk in a different direction). B-52 Stratrofortresses can't perform crabbed landing like normal aircraft.

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Crosswind Runway 105

Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 27, 2025

The post Crosswind take-off Boeing 747 Cathay Pacific & Silkway West Airlines RYW 18L appeared first on Aviation Business News.

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Crosswind Airline Airlines 40

Inspire

JANUARY 26, 2018

Brady had a crosswind component of about 6-9 knots (gusting 12-14) and that was enough to give him a good workout! He learned you really have to be sharp and on top of your game when handling a crosswind. The post Earning Wings: Flight 19 – Crosswind Workout first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Crosswind Knot Hangar 40

Inspire

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Crosswinds are not inherently dangerous. The post Crosswind Takeoffs 2.0 — Understanding the Factors first appeared on Hangar Flying. All pilots should challenge themselves and practice them from time to time.

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Crosswind Hangar Pilot 40

Inspire

JANUARY 3, 2018

The post Earning Wings: Flight 10 – Stalls & Crosswind Landings first appeared on Hangar Flying. Brady’s instructor has him review stall recovery to prepare for his solo.

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Crosswind Hangar 40

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

” What about the old fashioned midfield crosswind, which many of us grew up flying? That, more than anything, explains the growing popularity of the teardrop: the traditional midfield crosswind is pretty hard to pull off with six airplanes in the pattern. There’s more than one way to fly crosswind.

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Crosswind Airplanes AGL Runway 98

Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Several times I’ve landed smoothly in a strong crosswind, then had trouble keeping the airplane on the runway. I approach using the wing low method in a crosswind. In a left crosswind you need right rudder during your sideslip, then once on the ground you need left rudder to correct for the skipping and keep the aircraft centered.

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Knot Crosswind Rudder Turbulence 96

AV Web

OCTOBER 29, 2024

There was a hefty crosswind and we landed rather hard (just like I always do in my Tri-Pacer). “My fiancé and I were chaperoning my 94-year-old grandparents on a flight to a vacation destination. Grandma walks just fine, but my World War II Marine veteran Grandpa had to use a wheelchair to get to his seat.

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Crosswind 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. Scenario 4: Crosswinds If only flight instructors could control the weather, we’d have the learners practicing crosswind takeoffs and landings on a regular basis.

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Flight Training Central

MAY 28, 2024

If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. Runway 27 and expect a crosswind from the right. The numbers 4 and 22 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately 004° and 022° true. 040° and 220° true.

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Crosswind Runway Clearance Air Traffic Control 98

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 23, 2024

The crosswinds were also too high for the HAC Hawker Fury which was due to fly with the IWM Spitfire Mk.1 Prior to and after the airshow, a pair of DH89 Dragon Rapides were kept busy giving rides, although in the late morning had to stop due to the crosswind out of limits, which also prevented the usual Tiger Moth rides.

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Crosswind Weather Approach Jet 105

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 8, 2025

Every reference to a crosswinds in the operators manual are as follows: Hydraulic disc brakes and a steerable nosewheel aid in positive directional control during taxiing and crosswind landings. Theres no maximum demonstrated crosswind component, much less an actual limitation.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Knot Airplanes 96

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

After a four-day ferry journey, the B-17 arrived there on October 22, with a brief diversion to Redmond, Oregon, due to high crosswinds. (Photo by Mike Lambert) The disassembly work for Yankee Lady will be undertaken by the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon.

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Ferry Flight Crosswind 126

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Obviously a strong crosswind can impact a planes stability. Based on what we know so far, its impossible to even make sense of what might have happened here. One wonders how exactly a plane could flip over on landing.

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Knot Air Traffic Control Crosswind Clearance 101

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. Landing was wild, leading to the aircraft’s big wings striking the ground at times in the crosswinds approaching 35 knots. By neutralizing the yoke, I lost the ability to steer and attack whatever crosswind component was evident. This was in XP12.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

AOPA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Pilots who use Selawik Airport are encouraged to weigh in this month on upgrade alternatives that could result in the loss of the crosswind runway.

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Crosswind Runway Pilot 56

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

What is the difference between a normal landing and a crosswind landing? What condition applies when taking off at a high density altitude? Shorter takeoff roll Higher induced drag Lower induced drag Correct! Aileron up on the downwind wing Aileron up on the upwind wing Aileron down on the upwind wing Correct! lean the mixture.

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Density Altitude Aileron Pilot Drag 98

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 12, 2025

The main landing gear featured a swiveling trailing link design to allow landings in a crab, a simple version of the crosswind crab system in the mighty B-52 Stratofortress. In a crosswind, you fly an Ercoupe down the runway with whatever crab angle you need to track the centerline and let the gear figure it out upon touchdown.

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Rudder Tail Crosswind Airplanes 105

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 1, 2024

According to the user who uploaded the video, there was no crosswind at the time of this go around, but the runway was wet. In the video, the aircraft can be seen trying to land on runway 28, which is the airport’s shortest runway, at just over 8,200 feet in length.

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Runway Crosswind Pilot Jet 117

Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

The only thing that caught my attention was a 90 degree crosswind coming from the east that was gusting to 11 or 12 knots. Turning base to final, I found the crosswind to be gusting as advertised. My left crosswind became left downwind very quickly. No ceiling so no hold for us today! Approach switched me to Tower.

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Aileron Crosswind Knot Runway 95

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

Courtesy: Kevin Cortes] Landing with a slight left crosswind, we taxied over to transient parking right in front of Miss Bea Havin. We made a smooth entry into the pattern, despite Alex starting to feel a bit queasy—a first for her in general aviation, thanks to the bumpy ride. Stepping inside, the FBO felt welcoming.

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Crosswind Turbulence General Aviation Flight Plan 122

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 29, 2025

You’ll start by learning the basics of the crosswind, downwind, base and final legs, for the times you plan to stay “in the traffic pattern” when practicing multiple takeoffs and landings.

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Crosswind Approach 52

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Unfortunately, during preparations to present the aircraft at Airbus’ CASA centennial, a combination of factors—crosswinds, rotor control issues, and a tail skid—led to an accident, damaging the autogyro. However, the dedicated team didn’t let this setback end their journey. They’ve rebuilt the C.4,

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Lift Crosswind Tail Pilot 124

Flight Training Central

MARCH 4, 2024

As the airplane turns onto the following base leg, the tailwind will decrease and becomes a crosswind. The pilot should be prepared for the necessary crosswind correction and compensate by turning more than 90° angling toward the inside of the rectangular course.

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Groundspeed Crosswind Aileron Rudder 52

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 12, 2024

The idea is to create a comfortable and safe space for the community to view aircraft movements, with a clear view of the south runway (10R/28L), and the crosswind runway (16/34). The aircraft observation facility will be located on the site of the current informal airport viewing point on Old Airport Road, referred to by some as “The Mound.”

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Runway Crosswind 116

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Anyone who’s tried to enter a sideslip during a crosswind landing with a twist grip knows how hard it is. Mid-Tier The MFG Crosswind pedals are twice the price of the Logitech pedals, but they are a significant step up in quality. The Crosswinds use Hall sensors for both rudder and brakes, making them very precise.

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Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Air New Zealand Airbus A320 go around in violent winds Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 near engine strike during crosswind landing The post Aviation this week! Air Force F-15 fighter jet low turn after takeoff United Boeing 777 water salute in Brussels Video by Yarno M. appeared first on Aviation Business News.

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Crosswind Jet 52

Thrust Flight

JULY 11, 2024

You’re greasing the landings, your flight instructor has finally stopped chirping on about your insufficient use of the rudder, and the crosswind is blissfully mellow. One day, you’re flying the pattern and feeling pretty good about things. Then, all of a sudden, your CFI says it’s time to taxi back to the ramp.

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Crosswind Rudder Thrust 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 9, 2024

The unique H-tail reduces the left-turning tendencies during takeoff while also minimizing the weathervaning effect prevalent in crosswinds. With a design dating back to the late 1930s, the Ercoupe was designed with fun, safety, and economy in mind.

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Rudder Airplanes Crosswind Tail 92

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When I was working on my PPL, I learned crosswind landings proficiently, plenty good enough for the check ride, but we never had an ugly, gusty, strong crosswind landing day. I was telling him how I had just made a whole series of beautiful, one-wheel, crosswind landings. He looked puzzled. Why might that be? Hopefully not.

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Crosswind Aileron Runway Gross Weight 52

Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 9, 2023

But something I’ve noticed through my teaching is that a lot of students aren't taught when to turn their crosswind after takeoff. In 4-3-3 of the AIM, it discusses the proper altitude to make your initial turn into the crosswind. I’ve heard many pilots state that they always turn crosswind at 500 feet.

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Crosswind Aeronautical Information Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Air Traffic Control 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 31, 2025

One should double the usual dry-surface stopping distance, just for starters, and be aware of a significant crosswind components effect on your ability to hold the airplane straight. Packed snow and ice, often the result of attempted snow removal, provides much less braking traction than loose snow.

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Runway Airplanes Crosswind Drag 87

Flight Training Central

MARCH 29, 2024

Quartering tailwind Quartering headwind Direct crosswind Correct! What is the difference between a normal landing and a crosswind landing? In your logbook (paper or electronic). What is the most hazardous wind condition when taxiing a tricycle gear airplane? There are no reporting requirements related to marijuana offenses.

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Aileron Crosswind Ground Effect Thrust 52