Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
This method provides better control at touchdown because the aircraft’s longitudinal axis remains aligned with the runway. Combination Method Some pilots use a crab during the approach and transition to a wing-low sideslip just before landing.
Aerotime
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The DHC-8, which had been tasked to transport supplies to Niigata in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurring the previous day, had entered the runway at Haneda Airport as the JAL A350 was on final approach. KITTIKUN YOKSAP / Shutterstock After touching down, the A350 struck the DHC-8.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
We have two main challenges when performing crosswind landings: Staying aligned with the extended centerline on the approach. Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. Staying Aligned on the Approach Crosswinds try to “push” the aircraft off the approach course.
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