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

Pilot Institute

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. Why Crosswind Landings Aren’t Easy Ideally, pilots want the wind to hit the aircraft dead on the nose while landing. A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. If the pilot makes no corrections, the aircraft gets blown off the runway centerline.