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Mastering the Crosswind Landing Technique: Tips for Safer Touchdowns

Pilot's Life Blog

Wing Low (Sideslip) Method This technique involves lowering the wing into the wind and using the opposite rudder to keep the aircraft aligned with the runway. The lowered wing counters the wind drift, while the rudder maintains directional control. Use rudder inputs to keep the aircraft tracking straight as you slow down.

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

Pilot Institute

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.