Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. 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.
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