Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A poster on PPRuNe asked about the landing conditions: Is it pretty much standard for operators of this particular aircraft type in the UK to land in 35 knot crosswinds on 1800m wet runways? They came down crabbing, a technique used to counteract the effect of the crosswind. The responses were characteristically blunt.

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Crosswind Rudder Knot Runway 52

Aerotime

MAY 28, 2025

Deutsche Aircraft Also, in terms of adaptability, Deutsche Aircraft states that the type will be able to operate from short and narrow runways, sloped runways, hot and high operating conditions, paved and unpaved surfaces, and in strong crosswinds.

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Runway Crosswind Flight Deck Knot 303

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Unfortunately, the winds rarely blow right down the runway , so you must learn how to accomplish takeoffs and landings under crosswind conditions. This week’s tip looks at the control inputs required and performance implications when performing a crosswind takeoff.

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Crosswind Runway 98

AV Web

MAY 4, 2024

The Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (KGAD), also known as Gadsden Airport, is the latest airfield to vote on decommissioning its crosswind runway. The airport’s main runway, 6-24 sits at 6,802 feet long by 150 feet wide whereas the crosswind runway, 18-36, is roughly 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide.

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Crosswind Runway Hangar Pilot 98

Inspire

MAY 30, 2024

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses how to regain your confidence in performing crosswind takeoffs and landings. The post Crosswinds and Light Turbulence Cause Stomach Aches first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Crosswind Turbulence Hangar 99

AV Web

MAY 4, 2024

The Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (KGAD), also known as Gadsden Airport, is the latest airfield to vote on decommissioning its crosswind runway. The airport’s main runway, 6-24 sits at 6,802 feet long by 150 feet wide whereas the crosswind runway, 18-36, is roughly 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide.

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Crosswind Runway Hangar Pilot 97

Arround the Pattern

MAY 11, 2025

Helping with an annual inspection is the closest I have been to flying lately. I'm hoping for that to change soon.

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Crosswind Annual Inspection 52

Ask a Flight Instructor

AUGUST 20, 2024

it is a common practice at the uncontrolled field I fly from for gliders to use a descending 1 nm+ crosswind pattern entry, crossing over the runway extended centerline at the numbers and TPA. What are the possible downsides to this entry for non-gliders and gliders alike?

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Crosswind Runway General Aviation 59

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

After a four-day ferry journey, the B-17 arrived there on October 22, with a brief diversion to Redmond, Oregon, due to high crosswinds. (Photo by Mike Lambert) The disassembly work for Yankee Lady will be undertaken by the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon.

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Ferry Flight Crosswind 126

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 27, 2025

The Collections SE5A was also scheduled to join them, but gusty crosswinds grounded several of the smaller, lighter aircraft, including this one. The bright red Comet looked magnificent against the blue skies, and its polished performance was capped with a well-executed crosswind landing.

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Crosswind Tail Approach Hangar 105

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 12, 2025

The main landing gear featured a swiveling trailing link design to allow landings in a crab, a simple version of the crosswind crab system in the mighty B-52 Stratofortress. In a crosswind, you fly an Ercoupe down the runway with whatever crab angle you need to track the centerline and let the gear figure it out upon touchdown.

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Rudder Tail Crosswind Airplanes 105

Simple Flying

AUGUST 15, 2024

With millions of flights every year and thousands of aircraft, it can be easy to forget that every plane goes through rigorous testing before flying commercially. As the industry has significantly innovated over the past few decades, modern aircraft are tested across a variety of scenarios to ensure that they operate safely and properly.

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Crosswind Runway Jet 111

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Crosswind Calculations in Areas with High Variation Variation, the difference between the magnetic and true heading, is not a constant the world over. You might think that you are landing into a headwind (preferable) when you might be facing a significant crosswind! Want to know about crosswinds? The end result?

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Runway Crosswind Pilot Airplanes 98

Air Facts

MAY 26, 2025

2) Crosswinds: Most Bahamian runways are oriented north-south, but prevailing winds are east-west. Be comfortable with crosswind landings. In the Out Islands, expect prices similar to the Keys, plus 10% VAT, 5% credit card fees, and VAT on those feesbringing total cost near $10/gal. Dont expect email replies; texts are hit or miss.

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Crosswind Runway Pilot Flight Plan 98

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.

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Crosswind Pilot Final Approach Approach 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Wind correction is critical, especially crosswind drift on the outbound leg. The crosswind component. Crosswind Component You’ll have noticed we have referenced ‘course’ a fair bit when discussing holds. The course you fly will be affected by the crosswind component, and it is vital that you fly it accurately in the hold.

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Airplanes Crosswind Approach Knot 52

Air Facts

MAY 19, 2025

Each flight added new layers of understandingthe way morning fog clings to river valleys, how afternoon thermals dance over mountains, the particular way crosswinds speak to the wings. The logbook’s precise columns document the quantifiable journeyhundreds of landings across dozens of states, from grass strips to major airports.

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Crosswind Approach Tail Weather 92

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 14, 2025

With weather conditions unfavorable at Coningsby, the Lancaster was deployed to RAF Waddington on 2nd May, where the crosswind direction allowed for safe flying. A minor issue with the elevator trim was addressed, and a second air test on 1st May confirmed the Lancaster was ready for its important role.

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Crosswind Pilot Weather 111

Aerotime

MAY 6, 2025

Pilots find it easy to fly, especially in crosswinds, though some mention its tendency to wallow in turbulent air due to its wing design. In 2025, it’s one of the few cheap airplanes that routinely lists under $20,000. The Ercoupe’s unique design, lacking rudder pedals, offers a distinctive flying experience.

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Rudder Pilot Airplanes Crosswind 256

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Obviously a strong crosswind can impact a planes stability. Based on what we know so far, its impossible to even make sense of what might have happened here. One wonders how exactly a plane could flip over on landing.

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Knot Air Traffic Control Crosswind Clearance 93

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And the scenario could become even more concerning if a high-crosswind or an engine-out condition were to occur simultaneously with a jammed or restricted rudder. On August 28, 2024, Boeing notified the NTSB that 25 US-registered planes have or had an affected SVO-730 rudder rollout guidance actuator installed.

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Rudder Crosswind Airplanes Pilot 291

Simple Flying

AUGUST 23, 2024

A crabbed landing is performed during crosswind when an aircraft is landed by pointing the nose of the aircraft into the wind on landing. The name comes from how crabs walk sideways on the beach (crabs face one direction but walk in a different direction). B-52 Stratrofortresses can't perform crabbed landing like normal aircraft.

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Crosswind Runway 105

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 29, 2025

You’ll start by learning the basics of the crosswind, downwind, base and final legs, for the times you plan to stay “in the traffic pattern” when practicing multiple takeoffs and landings.

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Crosswind Approach 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 13, 2025

Best glide speed is only effective in strong crosswinds. What change should be made to the approach speed when making a crosswind landing without flaps in a brisk wind? Apply carb heat if applicable, reduce your power, set the flaps to their first setting, and establish your descent airspeed of 1.4

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Approach Descent Final Approach Drag 78

Inspire

JANUARY 26, 2018

Brady had a crosswind component of about 6-9 knots (gusting 12-14) and that was enough to give him a good workout! He learned you really have to be sharp and on top of your game when handling a crosswind. The post Earning Wings: Flight 19 – Crosswind Workout first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Crosswind Knot Hangar 40

Inspire

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Crosswinds are not inherently dangerous. The post Crosswind Takeoffs 2.0 — Understanding the Factors first appeared on Hangar Flying. All pilots should challenge themselves and practice them from time to time.

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Crosswind Hangar Pilot 40

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Anyone who’s tried to enter a sideslip during a crosswind landing with a twist grip knows how hard it is. Mid-Tier The MFG Crosswind pedals are twice the price of the Logitech pedals, but they are a significant step up in quality. The Crosswinds use Hall sensors for both rudder and brakes, making them very precise.

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Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 15, 2025

Unfortunately, strong crosswinds delayed the test flight, and the display was cancelled the day prior. There had been high hopes that the newly acquired Avro Anson Mk.I OO-ANS/K6183 (formerly ZK-RRA/MH120), restored in New Zealand by Bill Reid and now operated by RAF Squadron Czechoslovakia, would make its European display debut.

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Crosswind Pilot Tail Weather 111

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

Struggling with Crosswind Landings The Mistake: Many student pilots struggle with crosswind landings due to incorrect rudder use or improper control inputs. How to Avoid It: Practice crosswind landings regularly with your instructor in varying conditions. Recommended Video: FAA Crosswind Landing Tutorial 8.

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Pilot Crosswind Final Approach Cockpit 52

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. There’s more than one way to fly crosswind.

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Crosswind Airplanes AGL Runway 98

Professional Pilot

MAY 7, 2025

A pproaching the threshold, the flying pilot was trying to keep the wings level in the gusty crosswind. Gust factors are normally applied to crosswind landings, and, indeed, LLWS may be directional and involve crosswinds. If not recognized quickly, it can lead to incorrect pilot inputs and loss of control.

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Crosswind Turbulence Approach Runway 52

Flight Training Central

JUNE 23, 2025

One of the most valuable skills a pilot can develop, crosswind landings demand precise control and sound technique. Here we’ll highlight the various maneuvers you’ll practice during your flight training and be expected to demonstrate during your Private Pilot checkride.

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Crosswind Checkride Runway Airplanes 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

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Flight Computer Crosswind Cockpit Turbulence 86

Inspire

JANUARY 3, 2018

The post Earning Wings: Flight 10 – Stalls & Crosswind Landings first appeared on Hangar Flying. Brady’s instructor has him review stall recovery to prepare for his solo.

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Crosswind Hangar 40

Northstar VFR

MARCH 30, 2025

On theupwind leg, expect slower groundspeed and shallow the bank angle when turning your crosswind. Use a crab angle again on the crosswind leg to track straight. Mastering these skills will help you fly better in the traffic pattern, navigate more effectively, and handle crosswind landings with confidence.

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Groundspeed AGL Crosswind Rudder 52

Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Several times I’ve landed smoothly in a strong crosswind, then had trouble keeping the airplane on the runway. I approach using the wing low method in a crosswind. In a left crosswind you need right rudder during your sideslip, then once on the ground you need left rudder to correct for the skipping and keep the aircraft centered.

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Knot Crosswind Rudder Turbulence 98

Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 27, 2025

The post Crosswind take-off Boeing 747 Cathay Pacific & Silkway West Airlines RYW 18L appeared first on Aviation Business News.

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