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CA.IV.B.R2aFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

a. Crosswind

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Effects of: a. Crosswind

Bottom line

The two primary methods, crab and wing-low, are typically used in conjunction with each other. Proper control position (ailerons into the wind) is essential for maintaining runway alignment.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AIM 4-3-3 (Traffic Patterns) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  7. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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