Aviation Winds Types Explained: A Pilot’s In-Depth Guide
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MAY 21, 2025
Crosswind: The Sideways Challenge A crosswind blows across your intended flight path , being most critical during the takeoff and landing phases. Pilots must use specific techniques, applying rudder and aileron inputs, to maintain directional control and keep the aircraft aligned. DC = arctan(TAS/Vc) Where TAS is the True Airspeed.
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