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Cracking the Crosswind Code in Aviation
When well above the runway, one way to compensate is to "crab"-turn the airplane into the wind so that the course being flown ...
The article discusses two primary crosswind landing techniques: the "slip" method (author's preference, involving lowering the upwind wing and using opposite rudder throughout final approach and ...
Specialty landings and takeoffs are important to know as a pilot when it comes to unprecedented circumstances. Learn more about these landings and takeoffs. [Credit: iStock] A "normal" takeoff or ...
This HA-420 HondaJet was substantially damaged in a landing accident at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. Credit: NTSB Business jets as of this writing had experienced nine landing accidents due to ...
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Crosswind Landings: Which Pilot Handled It Best?
Watch several aircraft perform challenging crosswind landings as pilots use the “crab” technique to maintain control. This video showcases the precision, timing, and skill needed to land safely in ...
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