AI.VII.B.S8FAA-S-ACS-25 · 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.

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The two primary methods, crab and wing-low, are typically used in conjunction with each other. Prior to touchdown, the transition to a sideslip is made with the upwind wing lowered and opposite rudder applied to prevent a turn. Follow-through with the flight controls involves an increasing application of aileron into the wind until full control deflection is reached.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-21–13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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