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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. Plan for the Conditions During your flight planning: Look up the expected winds at your estimated arrival time. We call this de-crabbing.