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CA.IV.B.K3FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.

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Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.

Bottom line

As soon as the airplane rolls out onto final approach, the crab angle to track the extended runway centerline is established.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.
NumberWhat it means
30 seconds, for example, in some AFM/POH slip limitations, observed if the wing-low method is utilizedSlip limit
beyond 30 degrees, flap extension results in significant levels of dragFlap angle

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. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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