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Crosswind Landing Gone Wrong: TUI Boeing 737 at Leeds Bradford

Fear of Landing

A poster on PPRuNe asked about the landing conditions: Is it pretty much standard for operators of this particular aircraft type in the UK to land in 35 knot crosswinds on 1800m wet runways? They came down crabbing, a technique used to counteract the effect of the crosswind. The responses were characteristically blunt.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

As seen from the aircrafts tail, the vortex rotates in the anti-clockwise direction on the right wingtip and the clockwise direction on the left wingtip. This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work!

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

Pilot Institute

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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10 Airplanes to Fly Before You Die

Plane and Pilot

Once youre used to those key differences, flying and landing a Stearman (without much crosswind, wink wink) is just as enjoyable, if not more, than a Cub. But my recommendation is to find a very early Bonanza for your first V-tail experience. The Cessna 195 is known for its round tail and flashy looks.

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Cessna Skyhawk C172: Features, Performance, and Flight Experience

Airspeed Junkie

Notable design changes included the introduction of a swept tail design in 1960 and a new cowl design in 1961, which improved aerodynamics and performance. Micro vortex generators are also a popular upgrade, optimizing airflow over the wing and tail surfaces to enhance control.

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What Every Pilot Needs to Know about the Airplane Rudder

Northstar VFR

As air flows over it, a force like lift results, and the tail is pulled in the opposite direction of the deflection. But instead of an upward force of lift on a wing, it’s a horizontal force pushing the tail of the plane causing the nose of the plane to move left and right. This is especially vital during crosswind landings.

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What Is a Dutch Roll, and Is It Dangerous?

Pilot Institute

Increased lift on the raised wing immediately creates more induced drag. What’s induced drag? Induced drag is the resistance that happens as a result of creating lift, caused by swirling air around the wings that slows the airplane down. The higher drag on the raised wing reduces its speed relative to the lower wing.