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.
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. Learn to avoid common mistakes during approach, roundout, touchdown, and rollout.
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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. a long straight in final approach to the active runway. Runway 31 directly into the wind.
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. The AFH is not the final word on traffic patterns.
Flying Magazine
APRIL 26, 2024
The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. Taking off in violent winds was a task. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 16, 2024
If there is a crosswind at the airport, you should mention this in your brief. Discuss your nominated crosswind technique. Explain what aircraft input you will require to land the aircraft in the crosswind. For example, the crosswind is from left to right. Leading you to become too high and too fast on the approach.
Flight Training Central
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The final approach speed for a soft field approach and landing should be the same as is used for a short field technique to minimuze float once you enter ground effect. If gusty conditions are present, increase final approach airspeed by one half the gust factor. VS0 should be used.
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