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AA.VII.E.S8FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approa...

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Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.

Bottom line

A crosswind that exceeds the aircraft's demonstrated maximum crosswind component or the pilot's ability may result in loss of control on the ground.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. FAA-S-ACS-11A AA.VII.C.S6 — FAA-S-ACS-11A
  7. FAA-S-ACS-11A AA.VII.C.S2–S3 — FAA-S-ACS-11A
  8. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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